June 9th And Butterfly Bush Is Not Flowering

Question

I saved 10 butterfly bushes from last year . They all survived the cold winter . I pruned them back in the spring . The leafy foliage is full now and growing tall but no flowers yet . Is this normal ? Is it still a bit too early In the summer ? Should I prune back the new growth or let it alone? They do get full sun . It is June 9th now and no flowers as of yet . What should I do? Thanks

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Answer 1

Typically, the sun is all they need for good flowering. I would test the soil, though. There could be too much nitrogen in the soil. SHould the test show too much nitrogen, you can offset with potassium and sulfur.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/butterfly-bush/butterfly-bush-care.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm