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PUGSTER PICO PUNCH™

Butterfly Bush

Buddleia ×

'SMNBDFRI'

PPAF

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Close up of a vibrant pink bloom of Pugster Pico Punch butterfly bush Pugster Pico Punch butterfly bush with large blooms on a small habit Close up of Pugster Pico Punch buddleia's intense pink blooms
  • Compact habit
  • Very large flowers
  • Fragrant
Description

Pugster Pico Punch™ butterfly bush is as cute as a button. Its mini form is darling enough, but add its large, intense pink blooms, and it’s irresistible not only for humans, but also for butterflies and other pollinators. It is heat and drought tolerant, consistently bringing refreshing, fragrant blooms to even the hottest days of summer with no need to deadhead for rebloom. At just 1-2’ tall and wide, this tiny buddleia is a perfect choice for mass plantings, edging, or in flower and perennial gardens. 

USDA Zone
5 - 10 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
1-2'
Width
1-2'
Finish Time
.5 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Summer-frost
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
4", Quick Turn

Soil

Good drainage is essential. The combination of wet soil and cold temperatures is particularly detrimental.

Pruning

Prune only after new growth emerges in spring. Cut back to just above a set of large, healthy buds.

Uses

With its dwarf habit and very large flowers, the Pugster® series of buddleia is ideal for perennial gardens, mixed borders, and containers. They also make a neat and showy edging.

Growing Tips

Plant in full sun for best flowering. Deadheading not required for continuous bloom. In clay soils, plant a bit higher than ground level to divert moisture away from the center of the plant.

Features: Attracts pollinators, Compact, Fragrant, Heat tolerant, Reblooming, Drought tolerant, New

Filters: Botanical genus: Buddleia ×, Common name: Butterfly Bush, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Bloom time: Fall, Pink flowers, Green foliage

Features: Attracts pollinators, Compact, Fragrant, Heat tolerant, Reblooming, Drought tolerant, New

Filters: Botanical genus: Buddleia ×, Common name: Butterfly Bush, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Bloom time: Fall, Pink flowers, Green foliage