Proven Winner® ColorChoice® Pugster Pinker® Butterfly Bush
Buddleia 'SMNBDB'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Proven Winner® ColorChoice® Pugster Pinker® Butterfly Bush highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 5-9
You may have heard of the Pugster Pink® Butterfly Bush which was an innovative smaller fluffier Buddleia form with tons of appeal! But wait until you check out its newest family member!
The Proven Winner® ColorChoice® Pugster Pinker® Butterfly Bush (Buddleia x 'SMNBDPT') takes all the pretty perks of Pugster Pink® but then shows off with even pinker blooms! The hot pinkish magenta will pop in your yard and leave the neighbors to stop and stare! Pugster Pinker® is a happy, bright pink that will draw your attention from all over the garden.
What would a Butterfly Bush be without its entourage of butterflies? Many varieties will show up for the long-lasting nectar feast - along with plenty of bees and even Hummingbirds! You will enjoy these brilliant blooms indoors where you can be captivated by their sweet fragrance up close and personal! Go ahead and cut armloads of the flowers. The stems are strong and thick and perfect for cutting.
The bright green aromatic foliage acts as a gorgeous background to the bright pink blooms. You'll love this contrast. This smaller growing Butterfly Bush will grow to 18-24 inches in height and spread 2-2 ½ feet wide. Just because this is a smaller Butterfly Bush doesn't mean the blooms are smaller.
Do you want to know the best thing? Even though the plants are dwarf, the flowers are anything but! These little beauties are covered with full-sized panicles of honey-scented blooms all summer and into the fall just like the bigger plants are - and like all Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Buddleias there is no deadheading required to keep them blooming all season for you!
Planting and Application:
Butterfly Bushes are an excellent companion for any yard! The possibilities are endless with this bush. Plant among other perennials or flowering shrubs and turn any Cottage garden, Rock garden, or Perennial border into a pollinator garden! Add plenty of color and butterflies to your mixed shrub borders or foundation hedges!
People use the Pugster Pinker® Butterfly Bush most commonly for mass plantings because of their easy-to-grow and low-maintenance nature! Enjoy colorful low hedges, facer plants, and pops of color, you can really get creative with this versatile plant!
Wonderful accents in any part of the sunny landscape, the candy pink spires of blooms seem to enhance all other plant colors and all garden styles! Small and compact enough for Container gardeners and porch planters and dressing up a sunny front porch!
- Brilliant Pink, Honey Scented Blooms
- Full-Sized Blooms On A True Dwarf Plant
- Attracts Butterflies, Pollinators & Hummingbirds
- Aromatic Gray-Green Foliage
- Full Sun Loving Garden Or Container Plant
#ProPlantTips for Care:
The Pugster Pinker® Butterfly Bush thrives in zones 5-9 and is wonderfully easy-care! You'll be an expert grower in no time. Provide your Pugster Pinker® Butterfly Bush with a full sun location! The bright colors will amaze you when the sunlight hits them! Provide well-drained soil for this bush so the soil doesn't trap the moisture and drown your precious roots. New shrubs need regular moisture but established shrubs can be water-wise and add to a fire-wise landscaping plan! Provide a mulched bed and supplemental moisture for the best display.
Many gardeners question when to prune Butterfly Bushes. Butterfly Bush pruning is important so the bush grows back yearly with full and healthy blooms. Prune back all stems hard each spring just before it starts to grow again! If you live in a colder zone, it may act as a Perennial and die down all the way during the frosts and quickly regrow from the roots, not to worry - these flowering ornamentals grow quickly!
- Full Sun Is Best
- Moderate to Lower, Yet Consistent Soil Moisture
- Enriched, Very Well-Drained Soil & Appreciates Mulched Beds
- Deadhead Often For Rebloom
- Prune Back in Early Spring
- Deer Seldom Bother It
Order your own Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Pugster Pinker® Butterfly Bushes from us today before we sell out! These are new and will go fast! Order yours at Nature Hills Nursery and bring on the hot color for yourself!
