The Li'l Raspberry Butterfly Bush
Buddleja 'Li''l Raspberry'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 36 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 20 years |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2025 |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low |
| Soil type | Well-draining, adaptable to fertile or poor soil. |
| Soil pH | 5.5-8.5 |
| Zones | 5-10 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Lanceolate (Long tapering tip) |
| Foliage colour | Silvery-green |
| Bloom | Magenta, Pink |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings, hardwood cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | None |
| Companions | Lavender, Salvia, Coneflower |
Where it came from
| Grower | Home Depot |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Home Depot |
Care
Water weekly until established. Apply a thick layer of mulch around the root zone to retain moisture.
Maintenance
Apply a flower-boosting fertilizer from early spring through the active growing season.
Cleanup
Prune annually in late winter or early spring back to a low framework once extreme cold has passed.
Notes
Part of the innovative Butterfly Candy collection bred for small-space gardening.