Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
It’s no wonder butterflies, and other pollinators are drawn to the lovely CranRazz Butterfly Bush. This looker has large 8-inch flowers clusters or panicles made up of tiny raspberry-colored flowers with yellow eyes. This continuous blooming perennial will have flowers from spring until fall. The blooms of the Buddleia grow near the top of the stems, while the lower portions of the stems feature narrow green leaves.
This Butterfly Bush has an upright growth habit, and the stems gently arch and sway with the added weight of the flowers. This plant has a rustic look, making it an excellent addition to a hedge, border, or mass planting. Consider placing this plant near a patio or deck so you can enjoy the scent of the sweet-smelling flowers. The lovely blooms also make great cut flowers. The CranRazz Butterfly Bush grows as a perennial in USDA zones 5 through 8.
CranRazz Butterfly Bush Care
Plant the CranRazz Butterfly Bush in partial to full sun in rich, well-drained soil. Deeply water this plant weekly during the first growing season. Established plants are drought-tolerant and do not require frequent watering. Apply a balanced fertilizer annually each spring.
Remove spent flowers to encourage more blooms. In warm regions, trim this plant in late fall or early spring. All growth will die back after the frost in cold areas, but new growth will emerge in the spring.
CranRazz Butterfly Bush Spacing
This upright perennial grows 5 to 6 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide. Plants can be grown as close as 4 to 5 feet apart to create a dense meadow-like effect.
CranRazz Butterfly Bush Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 8 (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
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 5-6 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 4-5 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded, Upright
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink, Purple
- Flower Description
- Pink, Purple
- Bloom Time
- Summer to Fall
- Blooms On
-
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
- , Herbaceous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- CranRazz Butterfly Bush
- Botanical Name
- BUDDLEIA 'CRANRAZZ'
- Brand
- Bloomables
- 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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