Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
When looking for a reliable, large backyard bloomer, look no further than this giant Monarch Princess Pink Butterfly Bush. Truly unique in color, these giant, nearly eight inch blooms provide incredible fragrance and aesthetic to any garden. Beginning as deep green foliage at the base, this summer bloomer packs a punch as long bright pink blooms emerge. Not only is this bush garden eye candy, but the blooms can be used within bouquets to add beauty to any household or gathering.
This bush is very large in nature, so it’s not so versatile that it can be used within a container, but would look beautiful within landscapes, where there’s plenty of room to grow. This quickly growing butterfly bush blooms all season long. This perennial bloomer has many small flowers, and as such, attracts both butterflies and hummingbirds. In addition to butterflies and hummingbirds, this bush is a true friend to all pollinators, including bees.
Monarch Princess Pink Butterfly Bush Care
This perennial is hardy in zones five through ten. The Monarch Princess Pink Butterfly Bush prefers full sun for the best blooms. It’s generally low maintenance in nature, and grows very quickly. Moist, well drained soil would be the best environment to plant in. If a drought is observed, this bush would need supplemental watering to maintain its vitality.
This bush can be pruned down to between six and 12 inches in the late winter. Spent blooms can also be removed to encourage more extended blooming.
Monarch Princess Pink Butterfly Bush Spacing
This butterfly bush is quite large. It generally reaches about five to six feet tall, and it should be spaced about six to seven feet apart.
Compare Monarch® Butterfly Bushes
Compare flower color, foliage, mature size, and the features that set each Monarch® Butterfly Bush apart.
| Variety | Flowers | Foliage | Mature Size | Why Choose It |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal purple | Gray-green | 3' H × 3.5' W | Compact, rounded form for smaller sunny spaces | |
| Pale periwinkle blue | Silvery green | 3' H × 5.5' W | Low, broad habit with cool-toned foliage and blooms | |
| Cerise to raspberry pink | Green | 3.5–4' H × 3.5–4' W | Intense pink 10-inch flower spikes on a rounded plant | |
| Lavender to blue-purple | Mint green | 3.5–4' H × 6–6.5' W | Extra-long two-tone flowers on a broad-spreading plant | |
| Magenta-purple | Golden yellow | 3.5–4' H × 4–5' W | Golden foliage adds color before flowering begins | |
| Light appleblossom pink | Dark green | 5' H × 6–6.5' W | Large, floriferous plant with soft pink flower spikes | |
| Magenta-red | Green | 2.5–3' H × 3.5–4' W | Compact form with richly colored flower panicles |
Monarch® Princess Pink Butterfly Bush Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 10 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 5-6 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 6-7 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Spreading, Upright
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink
- Flower Description
- Pink
- Bloom Time
- Summer to Fall
- Blooms On
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New Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Monarch® Princess Pink Butterfly Bush
- Botanical Name
- BUDDLEIA MONARCH 'PRINCESS PINK'
- Brand
- Plants That Work
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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