Buddleia ‘Birthday Cake'

Buddleia ‘Birthday Cake’: Layers of Colour, Season-Long Celebration

A standout from Bloomin’ Easy®, ‘Birthday Cake’ delivers rich layers of saturated fuchsia-pink blooms from midsummer into fall, all packed into a compact, low-maintenance shrub. Densely branched with a naturally rounded habit, it brings big colour and pollinator power to small gardens, containers, and sunny borders. Fragrant flower spikes attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, while clean green foliage keeps the plant looking fresh all season long. It's pollinator-friendly colour made easy.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 60–75 cm (24–30 in)
• Spread: 60–75 cm (24–30 in)
• Flower Colour: Vibrant fuchsia-pink
• Flowering Period: Midsummer to frost
• Foliage: Deep green, lance-shaped; deciduous
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained; tolerant of sandy or average soils

Uses and Benefits: Designed for compact landscapes and container growing, ‘Birthday Cake’ thrives where space is limited but colour is essential. It’s an excellent choice for pollinator gardens, patio accents, or front-of-border use. This variety combines landscape impact with urban-friendly proportions.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Water consistently during the first growing season. Prune lightly in early spring to encourage a dense, flowering habit. Deadheading is not required but can enhance repeat blooming.

History: Bred for the Bloomin’ Easy® program, ‘Birthday Cake’ was selected for its compact size, saturated colour, and exceptional cold-climate performance. Its name reflects the celebratory feel of its vivid summer display.

Final Thoughts: Fun, fragrant, and full of flower power, ‘Birthday Cake’ is a pollinator-friendly bloomer that delivers festive energy and low-fuss beauty from midsummer well into fall.