Pruning Blue Spirea (caryopteris) and Buddelia (Butterfly bush)
 

How hard and when should I prune back my Blue Spirea? It did so-so
this year.

Should I whack it right to the ground in spring?

The Butterfly Bush was a decided underperformer. Lanky describes it.
How should I prune it?

Zone 5, southern Wisconsin banana belt.

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Pruning Blue Spirea (caryopteris) and Buddelia (Butterfly bush)
 

Caryopteris: Treatment as a cut-back shrub in late winter allows small
spring bulbs to be planted underneath, extending the season of interest.


"Louis Ohland" wrote in message
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How hard and when should I prune back my Blue Spirea? It did so-so
this year.

Should I whack it right to the ground in spring?

The Butterfly Bush was a decided underperformer. Lanky describes it.
How should I prune it?

Zone 5, southern Wisconsin banana belt.

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Pruning Blue Spirea (caryopteris) and Buddelia (Butterfly bush)
 

Bulbs underneath, hadn't thought of that...

Caryopteris: Treatment as a cut-back shrub in late winter allows small spring bulbs to be planted underneath, extending the season of interest.
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