{"product_id":"buddleia-davidii-blaze-pink","title":"Buddleia davidii 'Blaze Pink'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlaze Pink Butterfly Bush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"263\"\u003eBuddleja davidii\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Blaze Pink’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scrophulariaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vibrant, heavy-flowering butterfly bush ideal for Adelaide’s Mediterranean climate, \u003cem data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"507\"\u003eBuddleja davidii\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Blaze Pink’ produces long, arching clusters of bright pink, honey-scented blooms from late spring through autumn. Loved by bees, butterflies and beneficial insects, it brings a long season of colour and movement to borders, cottage gardens and waterwise landscapes. Tough, fast-growing and strongly tolerant of heat, wind and dry summers, it thrives in South Australia when planted in full sun and free-draining soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8–2.5 m H × 1.5–2 m W (upright, arching shrub)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–80 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey-green to mid-green leaves; lightly textured; may develop silver or pale tints in dry, hot periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, showy clusters of bright pink blooms (15–30 cm) from late spring–autumn; strongly attractive to pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers have a pleasant sweet, honey-like scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest: \u003c\/strong\u003eLong flowering period from late spring to autumn; semi-evergreen winter foliage; subtle silver foliage tints during heat or dry spells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly attractive to bees, butterflies and hoverflies; seedheads may interest small birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent heat tolerance; drought-tolerant once established; wind-tolerant; coastal-tolerant (second-line); light frost tolerant; dislikes waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e For screening: 1–1.5 m apart. For mixed borders: 1 plant per 1–1.5 m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally considered non-toxic; ingestion may cause mild stomach upset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun essential for best flowering and compact form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining sandy or loamy soils; tolerates mild alkalinity; avoid chronically wet clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 10–14 days in summer; minimal water in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune hard in late winter (down to 30–40 cm above ground) to encourage strong new growth and heavy flowering; deadhead spent blooms to prolong display; light feed in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15+ years in well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited to Mediterranean \u0026amp; temperate SA: Adelaide Plains, foothills, Fleurieu, Barossa, Yorke Peninsula, coastal suburbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to alkaline; tolerates slightly acidic soils with drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright flowering shrub for cottage, mixed or Mediterranean borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator-friendly gardens attracting bees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat- and drought-tolerant feature plant for waterwise designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft, arching backdrop for roses, salvias, gaura and ornamental grasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasonal screening or informal hedge with long flowering colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Blaze Pink’ delivers months of vivid, fragrant flowers that attract butterflies and bees in abundance. Fast-growing, heat-tolerant and low-maintenance, it thrives in Adelaide’s dry summers while adding bold colour, movement and wildlife value to any sunny garden space.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48603278770428,"sku":"BUDD-DAVI-BLAZ-PINK-140MM","price":12.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/buddleia-davidii-blaze-pink-butterfly-bush-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.png?v=1765687012","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/buddleia-davidii-blaze-pink","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}