Spring is the best time to prune butterfly bushes. Pruning in the late fall or winter leaves them susceptible to frost damage. Wait until the spring to do a hard prune (pruning it back to one foot ...

Q: We have some lovely butterfly bushes that are getting too big for their space. When is the best month to prune them back?Letty Konenkamp, Greene County A: Butterfly bush responds very well to ...

Butterfly bushes (Buddleja davidii) are known as one of the best plants to attract a variety of butterflies to your yard thanks to their large, nectar-filled flowers. As a bonus, their pink-purple ...

One of the fastest-growing flowering shrubs, a butterfly bush can easily put on 5 feet or more of new growth in a single season. Learning how and when to prune a butterfly bush can help you keep all ...

M.B.: You can do the massive downsizing in fall, winter or spring and your butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii) will still morph into a dependable bloomer. You can cut the long stems all the way to the ...

The Garden Docs give advice on pruning butterfly bushes and picking Mahonia. Tom G. asks: I have a buddleia that is large and very woody. A few of the stems are large, making it more difficult to ...

Q: When should I prune my butterfly bush? It is really growing too large for the back of my flower border and starting to shade out all the other plants. -- G.F., Seattle MB: The dwarf variety of the ...

Is it too late to trim roses, butterfly bushes, etc.? I think I am behind in getting out to trim for the coming year. A: Nope, it's not too late at all. You're good any time from now until new growth ...

When to Prune Butterfly Bush The best time to prune a butterfly bush is in late spring, right after the buds swell and the leaves begin to emerge. Winter dieback is common on these shrubs in areas ...