Botanical profile

Buddleja 'Prince Charming'

Latin name
Buddleia 'Prince Charming'
Common name
'Prince Charming' Butterfly Tree
Type
Shrub
Family
Lamiaceae

Buddleia 'Prince Charming' lives up to its name with its vibrant reddish-pink flowers on a compact shrub. It is one of the few buddleias to display such a vibrant hue. Its continuous summer blooms strongly attract butterflies and make it an excellent choice for small gardens, patios, or container plantings. It combines vivid beauty, balanced growth, and ease of cultivation.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Soil type
Neutral to slightly alkaline, well drained
Minimum temperature
'-28°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Pink
Fruiting
Small, non-decorative capsules.
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Shrubby
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches)
Width
1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth rate
fast
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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