When to prune buddleia?
By Cestina
South Bohemia, Czech Republic
My buddleia is growing very large - do I prune it now, before the severe czech winter, or leave it till I get back here in early May next year?
- 28 Oct, 2009
Answers
I reduce mine up to a half nov time to prevent wind rock then down again by half in march april depending on the weather. I always take a cutting just in case the mother plant dies.
28 Oct, 2009
I give mine a light trim to tidy them up now but then give them a more severe pruning in spring when the frosts have gone.
28 Oct, 2009
I prune very hard almost as soon as the flowers are finished. I find this has worked over the years and always seem to get strong growth the following Spring.
30 Oct, 2009
Thanks for all the advice. I have taken it back quite hard and will see how it looks in the spring.....
30 Oct, 2009
Previous question
The best time to prune is about now just take about a third off. then give a hard prune in the spring.
28 Oct, 2009