Q.In Zone 8 Can Butterfly Bush Be Pruned In April To Force Blooms?
my butterfly bush has new foliage but not producing flower buds.
GKH_Susan
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Answered on April 21, 2021
It would be fine to prune it now. Here are two articles that should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/butterfly-bush/butterfly-bush-pruning-how-to-prune-a-butterfly-bush.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/butterfly-bush/butterfly-bush-not-blooming.htm
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