As soon as the foliage on the butterfly bush starts to die back (typically after a couple freezing nights), you can cut the stems down to the ground. Aggressive pruning will encourage more blooms, as butterfly bushes only bloom on new wood. Check out our Butterfly Bush Growing Guide for more information.
As soon as the foliage on the butterfly bush starts to die back (typically after a couple freezing nights), you can cut the stems down to the ground. Aggressive pruning will encourage more blooms, as butterfly bushes only bloom on new wood. Check out our Butterfly Bush Growing Guide for more information.