Winter has passed and now the plant world is eagerly waiting to develop again. The buddleia is also in the starting blocks. But when exactly does it sprout and how can the sprouting be promoted?
What does the buddleia need when it shoots?
As soon as the buddleia is budding and the first buds open, it is high time tocut it back. The reason for this is that Buddleja only flowers on new wood. If there is no pruning in spring, there will hardly be any flowers.
When does the buddleia usually sprout?
Normally the buddleia, also known as butterfly lilac, sproutsin April. Budding can begin earlier after particularly mild winters. It is not uncommon for buddleia leaves from the previous season to still cling to the branches.
Does buddleia re-sprout after a vigorous pruning?
The buddleia is not bothered by a strong pruning, but insteadspreadsas a resultagainhappilyYou can therefore easily cut it right into the old wood - ideally shortly before or when it shoots - as long as it is frost-free.
Is pruning beneficial for the buddleia to sprout?
In fact, pruning in late winter or springhas a beneficial effect on the buddingof the buddleia. The tree then grows better from below and produces numerous flowers in summer. If you didn't cut the butterfly bush, it would gradually become bare and hardly any flowers would develop, as they would not form on the old wood, but on the new wood.
When do the flowers of the buddleia emerge?
The flowers of the buddleia emerge from their budsbetween June and July. These are located both at the end of the shoot and at the ends of the side shoots. If the wilted inflorescences are removed, the flowering period will be extended and flowers will continue to sprout from newly formed buds.
Does the buddleia need fertilizer when it shoots?
In principle, the buddleia needsno fertilizer when it shoots. However, if it has been in its location or in a pot for a long time without any new nutrient supply, it is advisable to fertilize it shortly before or when it sprouts. The thanks is a summery abundance of flowers.
What's behind it if the buddleia doesn't sprout?
If the buddleia doesn't sprout, it's usuallylate frost behind it. This can cause a lot of trouble for it, especially if the butterfly lilac has already sprouted small leaves and these have frozen due to the frost. In this case, you should simply remove frozen parts and wait until the ornamental shrub sprouts again.
Tip
Strong pruning – later shoots
After a severe pruning, the budding of Buddleja can be delayed. It then initially puts its energy into the remaining wood and produces its flowers a little later in the summer.
