How to prune buddleja davidii 'white profusion'

Early spring as buds begin to swell (March–April). Cut all main stems back hard to 30–45 cm above the permanent woody base, cutting just above a pair of healthy buds. Deadhead spent flower spikes through summer to encourage repeat blooming. In exposed gardens, leave stems a little taller over winter for crown protection and cut in spring.

Annually every spring; deadhead through summer. Butterfly bush flowers on the current season's growth. Annual hard pruning in spring is essential — without it, plants become tall, woody and flower only at the tips. Cut all stems back to 30–45 cm above ground in early spring, just as buds begin to swell, for the best flower production and manageable size.

Cut all main stems back hard to 30–45 cm above the permanent woody base, cutting just above a pair of healthy buds. Deadhead spent flower spikes through summer to encourage repeat blooming. In exposed gardens, leave stems a little taller over winter for crown protection and cut in spring.