Buddleia davidii Prince Charming MONARCH - Butterfly Bush
Buddleia davidii Prince Charming MONARCH - Butterfly Bush
Buddleia davidii Prince Charming MONARCH - Butterfly Bush
Buddleia davidii Prince Charming MONARCH - Butterfly Bush
Buddleia davidii Prince Charming MONARCH - Butterfly Bush
Buddleja x davidii MONARCH® Prince Charming
Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac
Good recovery Very floriferous, beautiful color It bloomed all summer and continues to do so Really happy, I think I'll order more
Danielle , 17/09/2025
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Description
Buddleia davidii 'Prince Charming' (Monarch) brings something new to the world of butterfly bushes with its unprecedented red flowering. Raspberry red, cherry pink, carmine in bud, its flowers are undeniably more brilliantly coloured than those of other so-called red varieties. In addition to the vibrant colour of the inflorescences, they have a delicious honey scent that attracts butterflies throughout the summer. This shrub is easy to grow in ordinary, even mediocre and occasionally dry soil, and its moderate growth is suitable for gardens of all sizes. Buddleias are majestic in the background, and make a perfect centrepiece in large shrub borders and flowering hedges.
Buddleia davidii 'Prince Charming' is a deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub, which loses its foliage depending on the severity of the winter. It belongs to the Scrophulariaceae (Buddlejaceae) family. This recently obtained American cultivar comes from Buddleia davidii, also known as Father David's buddleia or Changing buddleia. It is a robust Chinese species that has become invasive in our climates. 'Prince Charming' is a more or less sterile hybrid, which does not self-seed in the garden or in nature.
The shrub has an open and gracefully spreading habit, supported by arching branches. It will reach an average of 1.2 m (3.9 ft) in all directions in 7 or 8 years, depending on the growing conditions. It flowers from July to September to produce an abundance of dense flower panicles, 20 cm to 25 cm (7.9 in to 9.8 in) long. The flowers change from carmine red to cherry red and then to raspberry red, before fading slightly to bright pink. They release a sweet, very attractive fragrance for pollinating insects. Its ornamental foliage consists of long, dark green leaves, with a slightly greyish down on the underside. The leaves, 15 cm to 18 cm (5.9 in to 7.1 in) long, are pointed and lanceolate. This very hardy shrub is resistant to urban pollution, and it does not suffer from occasional drought in deep soil.
Whether planted individually or in groups, in a hedge, at the corner of a terrace or at the back of a perennial border, Buddleia davidii 'Prince Charming' will enhance the garden in a unique way. Its richly coloured inflorescences, animated by a constant and multicoloured flight of butterflies, are a spectacle in themselves. They also highlight the blue flowers of Ceanothus 'Gloire de Versailles', for example, or the mauve and white panicles of certain summer lilacs. You can also plant it in a mixed hedge, with botanical roses, serviceberries, hawthorns, Japanese quinces, abelias, and forsythias to extend the flowering season. It adapts well to coastal areas and can be grown in containers on a terrace. Its fragrant flowers are also lovely in bouquets. You can pair it with tall grasses (Miscanthus, Panicum, Deschampsia) for an elegant contrast.
Buddleia davidii Prince Charming MONARCH - Butterfly Bush in pictures
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Flowering
Foliage
Botanical data
Buddleja
x davidii
MONARCH® Prince Charming
Buddlejaceae
Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Buddleia davidii 'Prince Charming' is easy to grow, as it is a low-maintenance plant. It thrives in sunny locations, but also flowers in partial shade. Plant it in spring or early autumn, in ordinary, well-worked and well-drained soil. It can tolerate limestone and poor soil. Once established, the plant will tolerate periods of moderate drought. It has no significant enemies. However, beware of caterpillars, weevils, and red spider mites that can infest it. Pruning vigorously after flowering and/or in early spring maintains a compact and branching habit and encourages abundant flowering.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.