Pugster Pinker Butterfly Bush

Pugster Pinker Butterfly Bush (Buddleia x 'SMNBDB')

Pugster Pinker Butterfly Bush (Buddleia x 'SMNBDB') is a compact, reblooming shrub known for its bright pink flower spikes and excellent hardiness. This dwarf selection from the Pugster series combines full-sized blooms with a tidy, space-saving form, making it ideal for pollinator gardens, containers, and smaller landscapes.

Distinctive Features

Growing just 2 feet tall and wide, Pugster Pinker features thick stems that offer improved winter survival and support full-sized flower spikes up to 8 inches long. The bright pink blooms are fragrant and appear continuously from early summer through frost. Its gray-green foliage is semi-evergreen in warmer zones and maintains a clean, compact appearance throughout the season.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor or sandy soils
• Soil pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline
• Water Needs: Low once established
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9

Ideal Uses

• Focal point in small-space or urban gardens
• Pollinator gardens and butterfly habitats
• Mixed borders and sunny foundation beds
• Mass plantings for season-long color
• Containers on patios, decks, or balconies

Low Maintenance Care

• Prune back in early spring once new growth begins
• Water occasionally during prolonged drought
• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage reblooming
• Apply mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Fertilize lightly in spring with a balanced fertilizer

Why Choose Pugster Pinker Butterfly Bush

• Bright pink flower spikes bloom from summer to frost
• Compact, dwarf form fits easily into small landscapes
• Strong stems improve winter survival and bloom support
• Attracts butterflies, bees, and other pollinators
• A vivid focal point for sunny borders and containers

Pugster Pinker Butterfly Bush delivers bold blooms and pollinator appeal in a compact, tough package, making it a standout focal point for containers, borders, and small garden spaces.