Bursting with intense, nectar-rich magenta blooms from summer to frost, this compact dwarf butterfly bush brings non-stop vibrant color and a parade of pollinators to small gardens and patio pots alike.
The Buzz Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii 'Buzz Hot Raspberry') is an exceptional, award-winning dwarf shrub celebrated for its outstanding flower power and compact growth habit. Developed by breeders in the United Kingdom to resolve the issue of traditional butterfly bushes outgrowing their garden spaces, the Buzz series delivers all the impact of classic cultivars on a perfectly proportioned, manageable frame. From early summer through late autumn, this hardy perennial produces a continuous abundance of highly fragrant, arching 6-to-8-inch flower spikes saturated in a striking, deep raspberry-pink hue. Its sweet, honey-scented blossoms act as a natural magnet for butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees, instantly turning any sunny deck or border into a bustling wildlife sanctuary.
Complementing its showy, long-lasting flowers is a backdrop of handsome, lance-shaped grayish-green foliage that maintains a clean, mounded appearance throughout the growing season. This tough, easy-to-grow deciduous shrub typically reaches just three to four feet in height and width, making it an ideal candidate for accenting entryways, anchoring mixed perennial beds, or thriving as a "thriller" in decorative patio containers. Highly resilient once established, the Buzz Hot Raspberry is notably drought-tolerant, heat-loving, and exceptionally resistant to both deer and rabbits, offering maximum visual reward with remarkably low maintenance.
Plant Care
Sun: Full sun
Hardiness Zone: 5–9
Water: Low to moderate; water deeply until established, then drought-tolerant
Growth Habit: Compact, upright-mounded deciduous shrub (3–4 feet tall and wide)
Additional Notes: Blooms on new wood; clip spent flower spikes (deadheading) to encourage continuous blooms. Prune back heavily in late winter or early spring to stimulate vigorous fresh growth.
Order & Shipping Notes
Custom-made Item: Please consider and respect our no-return policy before placing your order. Each plant is a living product and may naturally vary in size, shape, and appearance.
For Potted Plant Orders: Starter plants contain established roots and are shipped in organic growing material (soil) using recycled packaging whenever possible. Plants may be trimmed slightly to safely fit inside the shipping box.
Starter Plant Size: Typically 4–12 inches tall; sizes may vary depending on growing conditions, photoperiod, season, and shipping time.
For Seed Orders: Seeds are freshly harvested and may be hand-counted. Our plants are proud bee hosts, so cross-pollination can occur.
For Seed Orders: Some seeds are extremely small; some may be shipped inside swollen calyxes after the flower has dropped.
For Seed Orders: Seed germination depends on environmental factors including light, moisture, temperature, sowing time, and genetic characteristics. Patience and proper growing conditions are important, and starting plants from seed may not be suitable for every grower.
For Bare Root Plant Orders: Bare-root plants contain roots and are wrapped with moist material for shipping using recycled packaging whenever possible. Plants may be trimmed slightly to safely fit inside the shipping box.
Please review our shop policies before placing an order. We want every customer to have a positive experience and will always work with reasonable buyers to resolve concerns. Plants are living horticultural products, and each one is unique. Natural differences in size, shape, color, and growth stage are expected.
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