On Tue, 27 Dec 2005 16:51:59 GMT, sherm wrote:


do butterfly bushes ( buddelia ) require any dormancy to allow it to
grow proper and set flowers?

my plants usually go dormant when temps are established below freezing
for a bit, but start growing, (send out new shoots,) as soon as weather
stays above freezing for a few days. this winter though i have over
wintered in a greenhouse about 20 plants that i rooted off of some of my
plants. the green house is on a south facing wall and temps never get
below freezing and are usually around 80 during the day.. i was
wondering if this will prevent them from flowering this year. i wanted
great roots so i can live w/o flowers if this happens. plants are a
present for a friend who is good at killing new plants. so i wanted them
to be as mature as possible before sending them to be neglected, lol


Hah, the idea of "neglecting" a Buddleia (sp?) They are so tough and
grow so fast they're liable to come in your friend's window and wind
around her/his sleeping form.

Persephone