Hi Bev, Butterfly bushes aren’t usually demanding, however, they do require full sun and rich well-drained soil. Is your plant in a sunny spot? Is your soil draining so the plant doesn’t have 鈥渨et feet.鈥 Is the soil rich with compost? Apply a thin layer of compost each spring, followed by a 2- to 4-inch layer of mulch to retain moisture and control weeds
Do not prune the Butterfly Bush at the wrong time. This should be done in early spring before new growth begins. The flowers bloom on new wood. That said, you may prune rigorously in early spring. Pruning butterfly bushes to within one foot of the ground annually enhances the flower display.
If you’re still stumped, we’d suggest speaking to the place which sold you the bush since it’s only four months old. Butterfly bushes are amazingly resilient so all the best.
Hi Bev, Butterfly bushes aren’t usually demanding, however, they do require full sun and rich well-drained soil. Is your plant in a sunny spot? Is your soil draining so the plant doesn’t have 鈥渨et feet.鈥 Is the soil rich with compost? Apply a thin layer of compost each spring, followed by a 2- to 4-inch layer of mulch to retain moisture and control weeds
Do not prune the Butterfly Bush at the wrong time. This should be done in early spring before new growth begins. The flowers bloom on new wood. That said, you may prune rigorously in early spring. Pruning butterfly bushes to within one foot of the ground annually enhances the flower display.
If you’re still stumped, we’d suggest speaking to the place which sold you the bush since it’s only four months old. Butterfly bushes are amazingly resilient so all the best.