How To Cut A Buddleia. Buddleia can be cut back radically without hesitation even annually. Prune Buddleia to a low framework but not into older wood Cut way the previous years growth.
16072016 Now the main thing when pruning buddleias is to cut two-thirds off because if you dont they only flower on new growth and youre gonna end up with a daggy leggy-looking plant. Pinching off the tip of cuttings will also promote bushier plants As with most cuttings making an angled cut. 28102020 Next grab your loppers or pruning saw and cut through the thick stems at around 30cm above ground level.
The brittle wood of butterfly lilac on the other hand should be cut at temperatures above freezing point.
Cut any dead overcrowded and thin stems back to the base but cut back the flowered stems to the next bud. 12032020 The plants mentioned in todays videoHypericum inodorumCherry TreeBuddleja x weyeriana SungoldNothofagus antarcticaBuddleja globosaBuddleja davidiiFloweri. If youd like. 14072020 Prune the Buddleia down to around 30cm 12 in from ground level.