Just planted 5 Pudger Butterfly bushes in full sun. I am so thrilled to watch them grow and bloom. Thanks for all the great tips. Hopefully, they will thrive.
@totallydomestic433
4 жыл бұрын
I am in zone 9. I have lots of butterfly bushes. I did everything you said not to do. They get blazing sun all day & I do water them 2x pr day. Now I am scared to water them. I deadhead because when I do 2 new blooms replace the one I cut off. They are doing just fine. I will be very careful not to over water. You may have saved their life. Glad I clicked on this video. Congratulations on getting a new baby!!!
@dawnforsythe7857
4 жыл бұрын
I just received 1 & LOVE IT.... i never knew hummingbird moths existed & they love butterfly bushes! BEAUTIFUL
@jebprendergast101
3 жыл бұрын
Invaluable advice, especially not amending the soil! Here in PA a lot of plants seem to thrive in our plain ol’ clay.
@valerieiceni7429
3 жыл бұрын
I was given s butterfly bush several years ago and was doing all the right things accidentally. Thank you for your information and verifying everything I was doing was right. It's just thriving.,👍
@TheTrevifountain
3 ай бұрын
What exactly are you doing for it? ❤
@GnizakJ
4 жыл бұрын
I have two butterfly bushes that are almost in complete shade and they are thriving. The one almost died when it was in full sun. Moved it to full shade and it's been blooming and growing like crazy
@Ret2Play
2 жыл бұрын
I’m a new gardener and just bought one. I planted in a large container. It was discounted and not in the best condition when I got it, only had one bloom. I pruned dead limbs and put in full sun as directed on my back deck, which seemed to burn the one bloom. Smaller blooms were limp in 90 degree sun here in Atlanta, Ga in July. I moved to more shade and it looks healthier, more blooms starting to appear. I think I’m zone 7b.
@carleanr4051
Жыл бұрын
@@Ret2PlayI’m in Georgia 8A. I’ll remember to put mine in some shade. Thx!
@jenniferruth812
6 ай бұрын
@@Ret2Play I'm in TX 8a, thank you for your advice! I just put a BB in a flower bed that gets blasted by the sun but at least it's not all day. I hope it does well.
@beverlycharles6534
4 ай бұрын
@@Ret2Play I'm in a similar situation - I just got a butterfly bush May30, the blooms are all dead and I see a bit of dead stalks just above the soil. But there is plenty of life on all the stalks -- but at the end of the stalks leaves green and not crunchy, but just near the soil it does not look good. Its weird. I planted it in the ground today --- so hoping it will come back THIS YEAR. MY FINGERS ARE CROSSED 🤞🏾 SHOULD i prune it down as low as the soil? or deadhead? Or wait for some new growth or leave it alone this season? I know it will come back (hopefully😊) but can I do ANYTHING to get it to come back THIS year?
@DebRoo11
2 ай бұрын
Same. I had mine in full.sun for two years and it didn't thrive. I transplanted to partial shade and it's bounced back to perfect health over the past two years.
@notsohandytim5090
3 жыл бұрын
I have 3 one year old bushes started from cuttings, all from the same parent. I planted one in all day sun, one in partial shade, and one in all day shade. The best performance for growth goes to the one in partial shade, the slowest growth was the full shade one. Blossom counts were nearly equal across all three. It appeared that the more I watered the more blossom response I received from all three. However, extreme drought is the common description used for our region (western Oregon) for the past 6 to 8 weeks, with much more expected.
@hersheyqueenlisa
3 жыл бұрын
Hesitantly, I followed your pruning advice. Wow am I glad I did! They have been beautiful all summer!
@angellas.1314
Жыл бұрын
Love these kinds of vids where I learn about the plants!
@adriankap2978
3 жыл бұрын
You’re so right about the sun. When I bought our PW Pugster we wanted it near us to watch the butterflies flutter around it. The flower spikes were at least 6in in length but the spot to observe only had maybe 3hrs of hot mid day sun. Well the flower spike were getting smaller & smaller to maybe 1in as time went on. Moved it to 6-7hrs of sun & wow…they came back fast to about 4-5in. We have clay soil so I amended but in another video it said not to do that even in clay soil. PW website said that as well. We have underground critters & fear they’ll ruin the plant. Decided to plant in a large 2ft across planter then wrap in the winter hoping it’ll survive. Love your videos. Learn so much
@DebRoo11
2 ай бұрын
I've had the opposite experience with all our butterfly bushes. They didn't thrive until we relocated them to partial sun/afternoon shade.
@K.tarot.mystic
2 жыл бұрын
One of My Buddleja ‘Lochinch’ gets 4 hours of midday sun and it does fine then goes into dappled shade for the rest of the day
@WeezieV
3 жыл бұрын
I just bought a butterfly bush October 18th in Northeast Ohio, zone 6. It's still warm but has had some 50° mornings. I have my hole dug and I almost went to the store and bought some in ground planting mix to amend the soil because when I got to a certain depth I got a lot of clay, but you said not to so I will save the money. I'll make sure I mix it up good with my garden claw. It made me laugh when you showed how to overwinter your potted plants and you wrapped them in burlap and put a pretty bow on them. Of course you would, you're so fancy. LOL 😆💗 I love your channel. Pease keep showing any messes or situations you run into because you have such a vast property and it's so gorgeous and fancy and it sometimes intimidates me but when you show weeds and you show the process that you have to go through to get it there, it gives me hope and it makes me feel like you deal with the same things that everyone else does and encourages me. If I see all your gorgeous finished gardening, it discourages me.
@wendycummings1340
6 жыл бұрын
Would you please do a video on just pruning butterfly bushes? I would feel more comfortable seeing you do this. I planted a butterfly/humming bird garden this year. Plants are looking happy. But I need more info on the upkeep. Thanks!
@patricianutter5276
4 жыл бұрын
What to do for winter
@patricianutter5276
4 жыл бұрын
.need answer
@conniehorner436
4 жыл бұрын
@@patricianutter5276 I have 2. I do nothing in the winter. I trim to back to about 2 ft in the spring.
@alliehamilton-calhoun162
3 жыл бұрын
I don't know where you are, but in the Midwest US, I just let them die back every year & never prune them. They start over from the roots every year & never get big enough to need pruning.
@anitanapier8591
3 жыл бұрын
Be sure to cut dead blooms Off so it will continue blooming all season.
@jerimcgee
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lauren for all your videos. God bless you and your baby.
@TheChazonator
3 жыл бұрын
I just love your videos. You’re an excellent teacher. Thank you for all your hard work and sharing so much knowledge.
@Ellie-yx8ni
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Laura. Zone 8a here. Just picked up a butterfly bush and was planning on a spot that I now know wasn't sunny enough. Thanks for the tips. Great advice as always!
@conniegraham7416
4 жыл бұрын
I recently planted Miss Molly...and came across this video today....very helpful!! I need to move my Miss Molly. Focussing on a single popular plant(or group like lavender) could be very helpful for many as you are able to give specifics given your knowledge and experience. Thank you Laura. I enjoy and look forward to ALL your videos
@bluegirl6157
3 жыл бұрын
I love our butterfly bush. We planted one this spring and I was surprised how soon it bloomed!
@Davena
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Zone 6a, planting a Windy Hill Butterfly Bush today. These are sterile so no need to worry about invasiveness.
@socalmary1
4 жыл бұрын
My butterfly bushes are planted in clay soil and have rocks on the top. I’m in CO. I have several volunteers that have chosen all different areas and light to grow... I love them!
@pricedesign8805
4 жыл бұрын
I just planted a butterfly bush 2 days ago & I mulched it. I will change that today. Thank you for all of the great tips, love the cup!
@themontephone875
4 жыл бұрын
@Price... I think there will be a lot of un-mulching! Lol
@anitahadley2871
7 жыл бұрын
I have two, one light purple and one white that popped up in the yard. So I moved them and they did great. It's not as much sun as I would like but I don't have a lot of areas with full sun. The flowers were just smaller but the butterflies and bees didn't mind! The hummingbirds liked them as well! And I just found another one which popped up in a planter.
@mcadoovicky6465
Жыл бұрын
I have three butterfly bushes one in a large pot in my front yard. That was thriving and I just lost it this winter and I’m crushed and two in the ground that get hardly any blooms cause I have very clear like soil but they are second-story so I’m going to have to trim them down now. But they are absolutely beautiful and they bring tons of butterflies.
@kristinfarrellhodge138
7 жыл бұрын
So glad to see this video! We planted a "Miss Ruby" butterfly bush at the beginning of the season and it has done wonderfully but I was wondering about deadheading/pruning, so this is perfect!
@yes350yes
2 жыл бұрын
Yes this and one other vid as Im getting ready to plant a Miss Molly in the spring. Odd that nursery vids show to plant above soil level and a more recent one planted below soil level. Some say add organic mulch or compost and others say dont ,, thats why I say if you are a seasoned gardner go with what you know. for your area.
@Deklectic
4 жыл бұрын
Omg after watching this I realized I broke every rule she mentioned how ever my butterfly bush absolutely loves what ever I did she is hudge at this point and when I planted her she was just a baby 😥 and I didn't even think she would live considering I have clay soil I live in SW Virginia in the blue ridge mountains I'm assuming because live deep in the woods my soil is highly nutritious from the natural mulch/ humus the soil has in it because alot of my plants surprisingly due well in clay.. Its amazing watching plants go from little fragile sprouts to healthy full adults.
@offcampuspubs
5 жыл бұрын
So I planted two butterfly bushes in smart pots and they did really well. Now it's getting cold and winter is coming so I'm trying to decide what to do with them. I can put them in the garage where it gets cold but not as bad as outdoors.
@KZ-xj4tt
7 жыл бұрын
Wow. You packed a lot of info in. Didn't know they were so fussy. Thanks.
@ChristopherEPineda
7 жыл бұрын
K Z right?! I thought they were so tough.
@themontephone875
4 жыл бұрын
? Right...try reading the transcript Fast talker. She’s a master and energetic.
@michaelhaddan1965
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. We love butterfly bushes so much here in So. California, but ours are always attacked by the Buddleia Budworm and we've had trouble controlling them once they lodge themselves into the emerging blossoms.
@STWBird
7 жыл бұрын
You should totally write a book that is filled with your knowledge & beautiful photos & you could even go personal on how you met Aaron & the garden center & such! Sorry had this idea this morning & am excited to share. I know, I for one would buy it, for your Instagram photos are so wonderful & your knowledge is so vast. I've never ever been more excited to garden than I have watching your videos. Just an idea. :) I know I would love to sit down & read it with a cup of coffee on a chilly autumn morn.
@kim8641
7 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous cup!!! Do tell!!!!!!!!!!!
@jessicaconcepcion8519
5 жыл бұрын
I live in zone 7. Red clay soil. I planted my bushes in full sun with amended soil and I mulched. My butterfly bushes take care of themselves. I only prune and they are super happy and beautiful. Butterflies and bees love them.
@themontephone875
4 жыл бұрын
@Jessica...really...didn’t she say in clay no amend and no mulch?? I’m in same zone 7...mine stays mini. Blooms. Frustrating no growth
@loveny0711
4 жыл бұрын
I moved into a house in NC with a butterfly bush out near the road. It was clear it had been neglected, very stringy like, and very few blooms now. I plan on cutting it down , about 3" from the ground at the end of winter. Should I feed it? Glad you mentioned the soil, because it's mostly clay type soil here, so I will leave that alone. Thanks!
@shaunah.creations9233
3 жыл бұрын
I’m so happy I found this video! Lol. I did all of the wrong things for my butterfly garden and I need to redo everything. I was actually going to redo it during the winter in Florida 😅
@fritz9880
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent, no-nonsense informative presentation. Thanks for making this video!
@patsavinda1703
5 жыл бұрын
Came across this video, I love my butterfly bushes! Love your tea mug!☕️
@somethingsaboutmary3134
Жыл бұрын
Lowes is notorious for overwatering the butterfly bushes, I always get them in the clearance sections
@ChristopherEPineda
7 жыл бұрын
They sound like the perfect candidate for large planters in their own micro climate. Fussy beautiful buggers.
@ArtistBrianSheffield
7 жыл бұрын
I am busy planting a two acre garden for Honeybees. It is a new place for me and have been landscaping for forty years. I really like your videos. Good to see varying points of view as to how and where things grow considering where you are. look forward to see how your landscape progresses. I am a hundred miles from Bellingrath Gardens and that place made me want a smaller version for myself. If you are not familiar with this place I would strongly suggest a visit. It is better than Callaway by a longshot.
@alynnpichurko
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Laura, I know this video is older but I’m hoping you’ll see this question. I bought some butterfly bushes that were on clearance at a big box store. They’re in full sun now, but is really hot here (100+). The leaves are pretty crispy. Should I cut them back?
@agb0012000
4 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. They help me so much in my struggling garden. You answered my one question about planting in a pot, so, thank you. Stay safe.
@gloriam.sweatman3152
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for a good video info on butterfly bushes!! I know nothing about butterfly bushes!!
@Gigi-fv9ky
6 жыл бұрын
they are near impossible to kill here in western washington, and i have tried. Completely swore off them no matter how pretty they are. But, i just might give that Miss series a try :)
@Dagney8101
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video it helped me decide when to prune my bush.
@laceyf386
3 жыл бұрын
I had to restart 3 times because I kept staring at that beautiful mug! Thanks for the tips!
@johndillon5488
3 жыл бұрын
The tea cup isn't bad either
@laceyf386
3 жыл бұрын
@@johndillon5488 lol touche
@tlynn7043
7 ай бұрын
So helpful. I have a largish one that partially uprooted in a bad wind. Do you think I can stake it back down? 😢
@pamelamartel7361
2 жыл бұрын
Just got a butterfly bush a week ago. I have been researching how to plant it and where. I know I shouldn’t water it much but when do I know if the butterfly bush needs water of if it has had to much water? My bush doesn’t look to good now so I am not sure it needs water or if the rain that came down yesterday made it over watered. It’s still in the container until I can figure out where to plant it. I am not good with plants so I need something that I can plant and forget. This bush was a gift from a friend who gave it to me after my father passed away. She wanted me to have it so every year, when the butterflies come I will think of my father. So this bush means a lot to me I don’t want to see it die.
@albin4323
Жыл бұрын
I planted mine today in sweden (comparable to zone 6 in the USA) which i hope won't be too late, it thaws and refreezes a lot of the time during winter here though.
@marydude9244
3 жыл бұрын
What about planting in sandy areas. Thank u for this video now I know why mine all died and will be doing things differently 💕
@TraianEremia
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for make this on .youtube I m from Idaho do you thing will be okay my butterfly over the winter I do love so much this flower
@lydvincecruz8395
11 ай бұрын
Very helpful tips. Thanks for sharing 👍 Very much appreciated
@barbarasanroman9484
6 жыл бұрын
I planted mine Ina bed with hydrangeas last fall. Seems to be doing well. Maybe the hydrangeas take all the water. I also mulched around it since I do the whole bed. Thanks for all the great tips.
@yes350yes
2 жыл бұрын
Odd with laura's thoughts on planting. On the Miss Molly that I received on the tag from Proven Winners in the directions one of the steps plainly states to add 2-3" of mulch although does not say what kind. From all Ive read there are as many different thoughts as there are people who give their thoughts.
@jennypotts2008
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks your videos always saves the day
@judyd.3421
Жыл бұрын
Very informative! What about fertilizer?
@beverlyasleson3321
3 жыл бұрын
Wow you did a great job on that fence so amazing how you got it in the ground too. It’s going to be exciting to plant all those flower and see how exciting to see the eggs turn to Chrysalis then butterfly. I have a netted cage and cut the branches with the eggs on them and put them in the cage and watch them grow.
@berri5769
5 жыл бұрын
I got one two years ago but then my parents decided to move it closer to the curve. Last summer there was a big heat wave in southern ca and all the leaves died. Then my dad trimmed it all in summer because it was ugly. It didn’t survive 😅. We just got a new one today for 3 bucks and super excited.
@sonshinelove6181
2 жыл бұрын
I like that coffee cup!
@lauriecapps614
3 жыл бұрын
thanks so much for all the tips! I live in NorthEast and Im thinking I should wait to purchase untill spring?
@anitamyszk1567
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the info. Just planted my first butterfly bush mid-September. Hope it survives through the winter and brings me joy next year.
@ThorKipperberg
7 жыл бұрын
Anita Myszk just give it some protection from the elements,wind,rain and barefrost without snow is one of the worst plant killers,also the early spring sun,with wind frost and drought is another one to look out for..
@leapintothewild
4 жыл бұрын
@@ThorKipperberg lol Just saw you answered similarly here, but no info on what that protection is if we can't use mulch.
@themontephone875
4 жыл бұрын
M A Walker ... protection like cloth as shown in vid. No extra moisture. No mulch. It’s a prissy bush that like Arizona weather dry and hot. Lol
@themontephone875
4 жыл бұрын
@Anita ...zone matters. Think desert...plant raw. Maintain water. Like Arizona damp free. Dry. Like a prissy plant.
@jamesringgold8823
4 жыл бұрын
I just received three kaleidascope butterfly bushes in boxes. I'm in growing zone 7b (georgia). Even though these came with a few leaves and the roots should I still plant with no other soils. We have a very clay soil here. Thanks Randy
@TheMag625
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info! So I am planting my butterfly bush in the ground tomorrow!!!
@portiaholliday8741
5 жыл бұрын
If you live in zone 4,5, or 6 insulate your Butterfly Bush in the Fall before winter sets in. The way that I insulate mine is to dump the grass clippings on it from my mower bag. Then I dump my rabbits manure. Next I lay coffee filters and grounds from Starbucks. I don’t pack any of this bc it packs itself. Prune it before it leafs out bc IF you insulated it, then it survived! I pruned mine in April. I took a hedge trimmer to the thicker wood that the nursery did not prune prior to my getting it. It does NOT bloom on old wood. New green sprouts will shoot out at the end of April. It is not a spring bulb so don’t be looking for it to come up with Snowdrops and Hyacinth. They can not be invasive in zones 4,5, or 6 bc we have winter. In April. I carefully pull the smoking winter packing back to allow for better photosynthesis. You will see turquoise colored fungus this is good! Butterfly Bushes CAN NOT survive zones 4,5,and 6 without insulation. I lost (10) of them before I started insulating them. I know! Butterfly Bushes are a Nectar plant not a Host plant. It is VERY necessary to support monarchs nutrition for their L. O. N. G haul back to Mexico. These bushes are kinda like human bars. You will see them having meet ups on this bush. You can also tag your monarchs, using Chip Taylor’s tags, ie stickers, retrieving them from this Bush.
@loridaubs1818
7 жыл бұрын
Hmmmmm I guess I’ll have to move mine in the spring, it did alright this summer, but not as good as I thought it would but that could be lack of sun!! Good to know!!
@yes350yes
3 жыл бұрын
Im finding there are as many different thoughts on caring for BB as there are different kinds of bushes. Some say amend , some say dont, some say mulch some say dont. What it will mostly come down to is the location of where you live and what kind of natural soil you have. If you are a gardener go by what you know and feel is right.
@suefromerie1
Жыл бұрын
I pruned in Fall two years ago. It didn’t look great last year. I can’t tell if its dead. When I cut a branch its alive inside.
@yellowrose9355
3 жыл бұрын
what are different sizes of the bush that you mentioned? What companion plant for the caterpillars?---they need food!
@agb0012000
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. You answered all of my questions. Now, I hope you have one on Astilbes. I bought a beautiful one that the nursery clearanced out. I'm usually pretty good at bringing their next to dead plants back, but I must be doing something wrong with this one.
@themontephone875
4 жыл бұрын
@agd0012000... try channel Y Garden
@jessieb7290
4 ай бұрын
My mum has one taking up the front garden the branches are huge. Is there anyway to prune them back or shape the branches? Can you break the roots up a bit like lavender? Although the roots are probably more like branches now, it’s been in the ground for at least 10years.
@julezonyabrain
2 жыл бұрын
I love your coffee mug!,
@jacquelinecadogan204
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Laura, many thanks for the tip on not over watering the butterfly bush (buddlier as its called in England). I have been doing this as I thought with the full sun it needed it.
@lindseyf8505
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I have to go out now and change my bush location. Hope it gets better!
@jeanjones7486
4 жыл бұрын
As usual Laura, great tips! Your forever viewer!!!👍🍃🌳🌿🌹🐞
@BeautifulWolf1987
3 жыл бұрын
I have a butterfly bush that's in it's second year in a pot (I live in an apartment.) It miraculously survived the winter in the pot without being winterized and is now healthy, full, and starting to produce flowers! I love how hearty this plant is and my local humming birds love it too!
@lee-annebarrett366
3 жыл бұрын
I have over watered one pf my butterful bushes after l had to move it into a different position. If l stop watering, will it recover. It is planted high as you recommended.
@AThousandWords
7 жыл бұрын
So glad I didn't prune mine in autumn - I just didn't get around to it and now I'm glad. It's leafed out (spring here in New Zealand) and I'll give it a trim. Thanks so much for this super useful (and timely) info!
@Mary-cd3cl
3 жыл бұрын
Omg Laura your so beautiful and so smart!
@joannsawyer4675
13 күн бұрын
When do I exactly prune my butterfly bush for winter Joanne from Circleville Ohio
@michelechicago889
2 ай бұрын
My butterfly bush plant is in a rather shallow container and she just dries out in the sun , she loves shade
@laurenkay6258
7 жыл бұрын
I love butterfly bushes. My mum's boyfriend had two of them. He rarely Pruned them and they grew out of control.
@themontephone875
4 жыл бұрын
@Lauren...I’m curious any butterfly 🦋 on it
@robbomontoya1212
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Laura, brand new to your videos for 2 months now. Luv what you do. You are awesome amd we learn a lot from you. I think it is great that you do videos about individual plants. I was wondering when to trim my reblooming lilac to bush it out more. You answered my question. Thank you and keep up the all your great work and keep the individual plant and or shrubs videos coming.
@jackierostow9537
3 ай бұрын
I have branches that are on the ground. What is best way to lift up the bottom of the plant? What kind of item (like circular wire thingy that peonies have) can help?
@ABab-jf2jb
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, very concise!
@Kate98755
2 жыл бұрын
one of mine is in partial sun and it’s thriving
@moebanshee
4 жыл бұрын
I just had to transfer my butterfly bush to a whiskey barrel planter.. wood.. should I drill draining holes? I chose the wood planter because the sun is scorching in the summer day.. no shade.. we can't plant bushes etc in the ground because of pipes and wires.. I had to move it.
@dyane1869
6 жыл бұрын
Great tips! Thankful:) ...and your cup is awesome!
@sueroth4883
2 ай бұрын
It's July in Charlotte, NC and my Butterfly bush is overgrown and has bloomed and small white blooms are subsiding. It looks like a hot mess and I can't take it. I want to prune it back now. Will it hurt it if I do? Thx
@keoniwalaka8858
4 жыл бұрын
I've planted these in multiple states. My biggest problem and question is how do you keep the spider mites from sucking these plants to death?
@catherineveleker6822
5 жыл бұрын
So helpful as always. But here's another question: do the different colors have different needs? I love the Black Knight variety but find the white or pink varieties grow faster and live much longer. Is that a thing or just a coincidence?
@haleywilliams3025
7 жыл бұрын
That cup makes me want something tummy to drink... It is GORGEOUS. Can you please give us some varieties of butterfly bushes? I have a wild dagga (lion's tail) that I just planted in august... Is that considered a butterfly bush?
@michellecarver101
4 жыл бұрын
Love this kind of video!!!! So helpful!!!!
@debbietracey5784
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I planted tomatoes from seed they are about 3 feet high...I have been nipping off the armpit from them....the leaves are super leathery and striped...I am getting lots of little sprouts but no flowers....will I get tomatoes from these plants?
@ArtistBuildingMuscle
6 жыл бұрын
Do you have any tips on how to maximize the size of the flowers? Or are these purely based on genetic traits? Thanks!
@WickedSmaaht
3 жыл бұрын
I think I love you 😂 answers for all my questions 🌹❤️
@camille6365
6 жыл бұрын
thanks! my bush was shipped to us with branches spread all over irregularly in May and I planted in a container. now it grows all over the place up and down. 1. it is almost August, can I prune it down to a manageable shape, or better wait until early Spring as you said? 2. you said not to amend the soil, but can I put some perlite and Vermiculite in the pot and mix it up to increase drainage? 3. I have automatic dripping system in all my plants set up for once a day for 15 minutes in early morning. do you think it's too much for Buttlefly bushes, and also hydrangea, azalea, and weigela, etc? 4. I can place the dripping pipe a bit away from the main roots, does it help? 5. recently it rains non stop in NYC, so it worries me. what should I do if it rains so much? even if I shut off my irrigation system, there are still too much rain.
@momk3666
5 жыл бұрын
I just bought a house that has several butterfly bushes that are overgrown.. They are over 8 feet tall and had beautiful blooms this summer (and even re-bloomed) However, they are HUGE and I need to cut them back. Problem is that there are not many leaves on the bottom or in the center. Instead there are thick 1 to 2 inch woody stalks. If I cut the whole thing back to just bare wood (sort of like a rose bush) will it grow back? All the videos I have found on pruning these demonstrate on small well cared for bushes. Oh, I really like the mug,
@themontephone875
4 жыл бұрын
@mom k... she mentioned pruning... Do NOT PRUNE THOSE HUGE BEAUTIES THIS SEASON (Not Fall. Not Winter. Nor Summer) There are plenty of vids when to prune. BUTTERFLY BUSH (any type) PRUNE DOWN ONLY AFTER WINTER IS OVER/ONLY AFTER THE FIRST FROST OF SPRING IS OVER/CUT DOWN TO BARE 12” FROM GROUND UP(like a crew cut-it will look scary bare wood/stems but it will flourish in a few months )/ fertilize once in Spring (see bag instructions) and water-to-refresh!
@elisav9694
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Laura, I love your videos , Congrats. I have a question. Is the red shrimp considered a butterfly plant? Thank you!
@BeautifulOaks
4 жыл бұрын
Whew! So helpful! Thanks.
@robynperdieu3434
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Great tips.
@suehaines
4 жыл бұрын
Woah! You live in Oregon? The PW website says you live and garden in Missouri.
@medinasod2013
7 жыл бұрын
great info now I know why my for butterfly bushes over the years have died I plan to have better success now
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