Buddleia davidii ‘Prince Charming’ PP28,903
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A very manageable-sized butterfly bush, ‘Prince Charming’ delivers dazzling cerise-pink blooms that explode from its attractive mass of matte-green foliage. Borne upon 10-inch spikes, its flowers are numerous and emit an exquisite floral-honey scent that attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. ‘Prince Charming’ makes an excellent specimen, is useful as a dwarf hedge, and combines nicely in mixed borders with numerous companions.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Rose to Pink
Growth Habit:
Shrubby
Max Height:
4'
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
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Special Characteristics
Features
Borne upon 10-inch spikes, its flowers are numerous and emit an exquisite floral-honey scent that attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
Landscape Value
Makes an excellent specimen, is useful as a dwarf hedge, and combines nicely in mixed borders.
Care
Watering:
'Prince Charming' Butterfly Bush is very drought tolerant and typically only needs watering during the hottest days of summer.
Fertilizing:
'Prince Charming' Butterfly Bush is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
'Prince Charming' Butterfly Bush should be pruned while dormant during late fall or winter.