Buddleia davidii Chrysalis™ Pink

Scientific Name : Buddleia davidii

Common Name : Butterfly Bush

Hardiness Zone : 5a - 9a

Hardiness Degree : -25°F (-32°C)

Blooming Season : Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer

Plant Habit : Mounded

Characteristics : Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Low Maintenance, Frost Tolerant

Water : Medium

Fertilizer : Once a month

Spacing : 26 - 30" (66 - 76cm)

Height : 20 - 28" (51 - 71cm)

Width : 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)

Exposure : Sun

General Information : Bred and selected for its abundance of flowers that attract butterflies. Compact series provides continuous blooming from Spring through late Summer. Root hardy to USDA Zone 5 and stem hardy in warmer locations. Tolerant of rain and has a high drought tolerance once established. Downy mildew resistant.

Idea & Tips : Prefers sunny locations with well-drained soils. Fertilize monthly during the growing season for continuous blooming. Remove spent flowers if desired. When grown in USDA hardiness Zone 6 or warmer, consider trimming plants in Spring when they break dormancy.

Grower Information : Compact Chrysalis features an abundance of flowers and continuous blooming!

Bred and selected for its profusion of flowers that attract butterflies.
Compact series provides continuous blooming from Spring through late Summer.
Root hardy to USDA Zone 5 and stem hardy in warmer locations.
Tolerant of rain and has a high drought tolerance once established.
Downy mildew resistant.

'Balchryink'

Protection Information : PPAF

(Flowering Only License)

Breeder : Darwin Perennials

Propagation Guide
- Media EC/pH:
  
  EC 0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
  
  Soil Temperature:
  
  70-72°F (21-22°C)
  
  Rooting Hormone:
  
  500 ppm IBA
  
  Mist:
  
  Low to moderate
  
  Fertilization:
  
  50-75 ppm N starting at Day 7
  
  Pinching:
  
  Remove buds/flowers in propagation.
  
  Transplanting:
  
  42-49 days after sticking
  
  Comments:
  
  Buddleia Chrysalis series is very free flowering. Budding in cuttings does not affect rooting. Watch media moisture levels. Excessive moisture will delay rooting.
Finishing Guide
- Media pH:
  
  5.8-6.2
  
  Temperature:
  
  Nights: 56 to 64°F (13 to 18°C) Days: 65 to 76°F (18 to 24°C)
  
  Light Level (fc):
  
  5,000 to 8,000
  
  Vernalization:
  
  No
  
  Daylength:
  
  Long day facultative
  
  Watering:
  
  Moderate
  
  Fertilization:
  
  Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 150 to 175 ppm N.
  
  Pinch After Transplant:
  
  Typically not required
  
  Plant Growth Regulators:
  
  PGRs generally not needed
  
  Pests and Fungal Diseases:
  
  Not particularly sensitive. Use well-drained media.
Crop Scheduling
- 1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  Not recommended
  
  1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  8-10 wks
  
  2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot:
  
  10-12 wks
  
  Bloom Months:
  
  March to October

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