David's asphodel

Five Shrubs Autumn Pruning Will Ruin Even After Flowering

Autumn tidy-ups can be tempting, but cutting the wrong shrubs now can remove next year’s flower buds. Learn which popular ornamentals should be left alone until after flowering or spring.

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October care for butterfly bush encourages abundant flowering, good shape and safe overwintering

Butterfly bush (Buddleja davidii) benefits from a light autumn tidy-up, seedhead removal and a bit of root protection. These October steps help keep the shrub compact, limit self-seeding and improve its chances through winter.

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Butterfly bush buddleja needs sun and pruning but one soil mistake can kill it

Buddleja (the butterfly bush) is a long-flowering, easy-going summer shrub when it has full sun and an annual prune. The main thing it won’t forgive is cold, waterlogged soil, which can rot the roots and lead to winter losses.

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