{"product_id":"chrysalis-pink-buddleia-buddleja-davidii-chrysalis-pink","title":"Chrysalis Pink Buddleia - Buddleja davidii 'Chrysalis Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003eChrysalis Pink Buddleia (\u003cem\u003eBuddleja davidii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Chrysalis Pink') is a thigh high butterfly bush with warm pastel pink flowers. It grows only 50cm to 70cm tall and 45cm to 60cm wide, and its honey scented spikes open from plum purple buds with orange centres from early summer to late autumn. It was bred for abundant flowers on compact plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA soft, warm pink.\u003c\/strong\u003e The mid pink flowers carry orange centres and open from plum purple buds, so each spike shows two tones at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers arrive in early summer and persist through to late autumn, a rare run for a small shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e At thigh height it fits a pot, a narrow bed or the front of a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies and bees visit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey scent and nectar draw butterflies, bees and birds to the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResists downy mildew.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Chrysalis line is bred for mildew resistance, which keeps plants looking fresh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal mixed borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a soft, flowing band of pink. It blends with silver leaved plants, white daisies and other cottage favourites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatio containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant fills a medium pot, and a pair makes a pleasing entry display. Water pots more often than garden plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants 60cm apart in a drift for a low sweep of pink that suits small, sunny front gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Chrysalis Pink Buddleia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It is frost and drought tolerant, so it suits cool, temperate and subtropical gardens. More sun means more flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil suits it. It is not fussy, but heavy ground should be raised or lightened with coarse compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for the first 12 weeks or so, then rely on rainfall in the garden. Feed with slow release fertiliser after pruning, and add a seaweed tonic during the summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut it hard once a year, in late winter or early spring as new growth starts. This removes old shoots and keeps the plant compact and floriferous. Deadhead spent spikes, because buddleias may self seed in some districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Chrysalis Pink Buddleia as tube stock only: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small, leafy plant, and in warm weather it grows fast, often flowering in its first summer. Plant in a sunny spot with free draining soil, or pot it into quality mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-for-native-bees-in-australian-gardens\"\u003eYear round flowers for bees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buddleja\"\u003eBuddleja and butterfly bush range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eMore flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003ePlants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat colour are the flowers exactly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warm pastel pink. The spikes open from plum purple buds, and the individual flowers show orange centres, so the effect is a layered mid pink rather than a flat one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThigh high, at 50cm to 70cm tall and 45cm to 60cm wide, which makes it one of the smallest buddleias you can grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep it flowering all season?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it full sun, prune hard in late winter, feed after pruning and add a seaweed tonic in summer heat. Snipping off faded spikes also encourages new ones.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67787183948095,"sku":"BUD-DAV-CHRYSA-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/chrysalis-pink-buddleia-buddleja-davidii-chrysalis-pink.jpg?v=1792150540","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/chrysalis-pink-buddleia-buddleja-davidii-chrysalis-pink","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}