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I've recently inherited a Buddleia that needs cutting back because it's looking a bit wild, but some new shoots have already started to appear. Will it damage the plant and loose potential buds for the forthcoming year if I do cut it back?




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Not at all....they are tough plants and can take very hard pruning...go for it !

5 Mar, 2010

 

Blimey that was quick, I've only just finished finding a log in name!!!
Thanks!

5 Mar, 2010

 

Make your cuts just above 1 or 2 of the new shoots. That way you can be fairly certain of having flowers. You need to do it every single year, and next time, don't be shy about cutting back.

5 Mar, 2010

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