A colorful new butterfly bush from the Buzz® series, ‘Hot Raspberry’ has vibrant, 6-8” long, raspberry-pink flowers. From early summer through fall, Monarch butterflies, honeybees, hummingbirds and countless other pollinators have been observed in our test gardens visiting these beautiful flowers for their rich nectar.
Common Name | Butterfly Bush Buzz® Hot Raspberry |
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Botanical Name | Buddleia davidii Buzz® Hot Raspberry |
Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Pink |
Mature Height | 36-48" tall |
Estimated Mature Spread | 24-36" wide |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Bloom Time | Early summer to late fall |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Bushy arching stems. |
Soil Type | Loamy Soil, Drought/Dry Soil, Moist/Wet Soil |
Soil Moisture | Dry, Average, Moist / Wet, Well Draining |
Tolerates | Dry Sites |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Containers, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks) |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |