PG Pink Delight Butterfly Bush is a stunning shrub grown in 1-gal size. It's nature attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Grows in zones 5-9.
It is a medium-sized, deciduous shrub that grows 5 to 7 feet tall and wide.
- It has slender panicles of pink flowers at tips of current year's growth.
- The flowers are fragrant and attract butterflies and other pollinators.
- The Pg 'Pink Delight' Butterfly Bush is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9.
- It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
- It is drought tolerant once established.
- It is a relatively easy-care plant, but it can be susceptible to pests and diseases.
The Pg 'Pink Delight' Butterfly Bush is a popular choice for landscaping because of its beautiful flowers and fragrant scent. It can be used as a specimen plant, in shrub borders, or as a hedge.
Here are some tips for caring for a Pg 'Pink Delight' Butterfly Bush:
- Plant it in full sun and well-drained soil.
- Water it regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize it once a year in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune it in late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased branches and to shape the plant.
- Protect it from winter winds and cold.
With proper care, the Pg 'Pink Delight' Butterfly Bush can be a beautiful and long-lived addition to your garden.
Here are some additional tips:
- Deadheading the spent flowers will encourage the plant to bloom more profusely.
- You can also propagate the Pg 'Pink Delight' Butterfly Bush by taking cuttings in early summer.
This plant is a bit invasive in some areas, so it is important to deadhead it regularly and prune it back to control its size.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
