Hi all,

Our big budlea (12fthigh, 6 ft wide) was semi blown over a couple of
weeks ago so that it now lies at an angle of 45 degrees to the ground.
We don't want to loose it (or stake it). The flowering branches start
to grow from about 4 ft up the trunk.

My question is: if we cut it back to 2ft (ie to the main trunk only)
would new growth start to sprout out of the main trunk? or can we only
cut it back to new groth (ie 4ft, which would look very odd at such an
angle in the garden!).

The roots have slightly been uprooted but are now stable and still
appear to be firmly lodged in the ground.

Any tips for this beginner gardener would be much appreciated!
Thanks
Rebecca