Moving buddleias
 

Hi, not posted for a while because rather a lot of RL intervening. Two years
ago I rescued some very small buddleias which we had been given by a friend
(no idea when!) and which had been languishing half-dead in pots ever since.
I planted some out but popped four temporarily in my nursery bed to keep them
alive, and there they still are for various reasons, currently in flower,
spindly and straggly but still alive. I really must move them this year, and
I had planned to cut them right back and move them to some large prepared
holes in the autumn. Is this the right time/method to do this? And is there
any other helpful advice out there?

No idea of varieties, except that there are two white ones (which may be
"Moonlight"), one pinky one and one purple one.

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Sally in Shropshire, UK
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Moving buddleias
 

On 21 July, 18:57, Sally Thompson wrote:
Hi, not posted for a while because rather a lot of RL intervening. *Two years
ago I rescued some very small buddleias which we had been given by a friend
(no idea when!) and which had been languishing half-dead in pots ever since. *
I planted some out but popped four temporarily in my nursery bed to keep them
alive, and there they still are for various reasons, currently in flower,
spindly and straggly but still alive. *I really must move them this year, and
I had planned to cut them right back and move them to some large prepared
holes in the autumn. *Is this the right time/method to do this? And is there
any other helpful advice out there?

No idea of varieties, except that there are two white ones (which may be
"Moonlight"), one pinky one and one purple one.

--
Sally in Shropshire, UK
Posted through uk.rec.gardening

In my experience with buddleias, they are probably best moved without
the pruning, initially. I know they are seen as plants that can
withstand relatively harsh conditions but I find that they appreciate
a chance to become established somewhat before you cut them back.

My white ones dont seem quite so bad, but the purple ones can be quite
loathed to grow if the conditions are not to their liking. I would not
wait until Autumn - I would plant them out now and give them a chance
to get their roots well established before winter in their new home.
But, remember to give them water at regular intervals. Even though
they are drought tolerant plants, they need some TLC if you want
decent strong specimens.

I find the white varieties to be much more vigorous than the purple
ones (but that might just be the varieties I have), so I would
recommend that you take care to think ahead and not plant them in a
position where the white might shade out the purple in the future.

I suggest not pruning them until next March when you see how they have
fared over the winter, and if they are looking healthy cut them hard
back and they should be ok.

Moving buddleias
 

On Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:12:53 +0100, sutartsorric wrote
(in article
):

On 21 July, 18:57, Sally Thompson wrote:
Hi, not posted for a while because rather a lot of RL intervening. *Two
years
ago I rescued some very small buddleias which we had been given by a friend
(no idea when!) and which had been languishing half-dead in pots ever
since. *
I planted some out but popped four temporarily in my nursery bed to keep
them
alive, and there they still are for various reasons, currently in flower,
spindly and straggly but still alive. *I really must move them this year,
and
I had planned to cut them right back and move them to some large prepared
holes in the autumn. *Is this the right time/method to do this? And is there
any other helpful advice out there?

No idea of varieties, except that there are two white ones (which may be
"Moonlight"), one pinky one and one purple one.


In my experience with buddleias, they are probably best moved without
the pruning, initially. I know they are seen as plants that can
withstand relatively harsh conditions but I find that they appreciate
a chance to become established somewhat before you cut them back.

My white ones dont seem quite so bad, but the purple ones can be quite
loathed to grow if the conditions are not to their liking. I would not
wait until Autumn - I would plant them out now and give them a chance
to get their roots well established before winter in their new home.
But, remember to give them water at regular intervals. Even though
they are drought tolerant plants, they need some TLC if you want
decent strong specimens.

Well you amaze me! I will do as you suggest; certainly the ground is nice
and wet and soft at the moment to dig the holes.

I find the white varieties to be much more vigorous than the purple
ones (but that might just be the varieties I have), so I would
recommend that you take care to think ahead and not plant them in a
position where the white might shade out the purple in the future.

I know what you mean - we have a beautiful white specimen elsewhere in the
garden and it is very vigorous and a wonderful shape.

I suggest not pruning them until next March when you see how they have
fared over the winter, and if they are looking healthy cut them hard
back and they should be ok.

Fine - I may not even prune them the first year, then. Thanks for the
advice.

--
Sally in Shropshire, UK
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Moving buddleias
 

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sutartsorric writes

I find the white varieties to be much more vigorous than the purple
ones (but that might just be the varieties I have), so I would
recommend that you take care to think ahead and not plant them in a
position where the white might shade out the purple in the future.

I have a white buddleia, and although it is certainly vigorous, it is
disappointing in that the white flowers are barely out before they turn
brown. I have resolved to get rid and have a purple replacement.

It is a short growing season, (Manchester), but I have noticed purple
buddleia still sporting healthy blooms, in my daughter's garden.
I'll take my secateurs next time I visit. ;-)
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Gordon H
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