{"product_id":"prince-charming-butterfly-bush","title":"Prince Charming Butterfly Bush","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFragrant Pink Spires Alive With Butterflies All Summer\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrince Charming Butterfly Bush (\u003cem\u003eBuddleia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Prince Charming') lives up to the name — long, fragrant spires of rich pink flowers that butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds swarm from midsummer to frost. Fast-growing and drought-tough, it makes a quick pollinator magnet for the sunny border. In Minnesota it sits at the cold edge of its range, so it's best grown as a die-back shrub — cut to the ground each spring — in a protected, well-drained spot in Edina, Woodbury, or Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrince Charming Butterfly Bush Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuddleia 'Prince Charming'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 ft. tall and wide (often shorter when winter dieback occurs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — marginal; grow as a die-back shrub in a sheltered spot)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidsummer to frost (blooms on new wood)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFragrant rich pink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained; dislikes wet, heavy soil — especially over winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarginal in the Twin Cities — usually dies back to the ground and regrows; plant in a protected, sharply drained site\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator focal point:\u003c\/strong\u003e A magnet for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds — plant it where you can watch the activity. Space 4–5 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunny, well-drained borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because it blooms on new wood, it flowers well even after dying back over winter. Pair with coneflower, catmint, and Russian sage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in late spring (May) so it establishes through the warm season — giving it the best chance to overwinter. Choose the sunniest, best-drained, most sheltered spot you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Prince Charming Butterfly Bush\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, amending heavy clay with compost and grit for drainage. Set the crown level, backfill, water in, and mulch 2–3 inches deep (keep mulch off the stems). A protected, south-facing site improves winter survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Prince Charming Butterfly Bush\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly to establish. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant — water during dry spells only. Avoid soggy soil, which worsens winter loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's marginal here (rated to about zone 5). In the Twin Cities it usually dies back to the ground and regrows from the base in spring — which is fine, since it blooms on new wood. Plant it in a sheltered, sharply drained spot and mulch the base for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: When do I cut it back?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave the stems over winter, then cut back hard to a few inches in spring once new growth begins. It will rebound and bloom the same season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it really a butterfly magnet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the fragrant flowers are among the best for attracting butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer rarely browse butterfly bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuzz Magenta Butterfly Bush (Buddleia):\u003c\/strong\u003e A dwarf butterfly bush for smaller spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConeflower (Echinacea):\u003c\/strong\u003e A fully hardy native pollinator partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRussian Sage (Perovskia):\u003c\/strong\u003e Airy blue spires that draw the same pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54315437982001,"sku":null,"price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/prince-charming-butterfly-bush.jpg?v=1779747493","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/prince-charming-butterfly-bush","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}