Li’l Raspberry™ Butterfly Bush

The Li’l Raspberry™ Butterfly Bush (from the Butterfly Candy® series) delivers a burst of vibrant raspberry-red blooms that attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds from spring through frost. This compact, low-maintenance shrub brings nonstop color to borders, containers, and sunny garden beds, making it perfect for small landscapes that need bold impact; all while thriving in most of the country with hardiness zones 5-10. Its clusters of sweetly scented flowers create a vivid contrast against silvery-green foliage, offering beauty and pollinator appeal all season long. As a hybrid cultivar of Buddleia davidii, the Li’l Raspberry™ Butterfly Bush combines dazzling color and fragrance with a manageable size. Reaching just 2 to 3 feet tall and wide, it was bred for small-space gardening without sacrificing flower power or performance. This variety thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, flourishing in heat and humidity while resisting deer and tolerating drought once established. It’s ideal for patio planters, mixed borders, or pollinator gardens where continuous blooms are a must. For best results, water regularly during the first growing season, then reduce frequency once the plant is established. Apply mulch to retain soil moisture, and lightly prune in early spring to shape and encourage new growth. A balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring will help maximize blooms.

Unique Plant Features:

• The Li’l Raspberry™ Butterfly Bush produces vibrant raspberry-red flower clusters that bloom continuously from late spring until the first frost.

• It attracts a wide variety of pollinators, including butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds; adding movement and life to any garden.

• This compact shrub grows to about 2 to 3 feet tall and wide, making it perfect for containers, borders, and small garden spaces.

• It’s highly heat-tolerant, drought-tolerant once established, and resistant to deer, ensuring reliable performance with minimal care, and thrives in hardiness zones 5-10

• As part of the Butterfly Candy® series, it was specially bred to deliver vivid color and fragrance in a tidy, low-maintenance form ideal for modern landscapes.

*Disclaimer: This plant cannot ship to WA or OR due to state regulations

Warning: Not for Human or Animal Consumption

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