It is currently Fri Mar 29, 2024 3:57 am

All times are UTC - 6 hours




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 3 posts ] 
Author Message
PostPosted: Fri Sep 05, 2003 12:04 pm 
Offline

Joined: Wed Sep 03, 2003 1:50 pm
Posts: 1
Location: Fort Worth
I have a butterfly bush that I have not trimmed back for two years. It is about 5 ft tall and 4 across. It is blocking growth of flowers under it, but we like the height for screening the view into the house from neighbors back yard. How much and when is the best time to prune it back. Also similar situation with salvia greggi.

thanks


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sat Sep 06, 2003 4:37 pm 
Offline
Moderator
Moderator

Joined: Mon Mar 31, 2003 9:18 pm
Posts: 1093
Location: McKinney,TEXAS
green-
You can moderately prune both of these at any time but winter is the best. The salvia should not be pruned severely, you can kill it. I like to wait till early spring and then prune back to green growth. I trimmed a 5 foot bush back to 18 inches and it grew right back that summer. Here's the thing, butterfly bush is a big, fast growing plant. You can trim the lower branches to give the other flowers a break but it will grow right back. Try not to put yourself in this situation, either transplant them or, if annuals, don't replant.
Tony M


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: When to transplant?
PostPosted: Wed Sep 24, 2003 5:54 pm 
Offline

Joined: Mon Jun 30, 2003 7:40 am
Posts: 28
Location: Dallas,TEXAS
I'd like to transplant my buddleia this fall - I planted it in the spring and I'd like to move it to a better spot. Can I do that soon or should I wait till spring?


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 3 posts ] 

All times are UTC - 6 hours


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
Powered by eWeblife