Gardening : How to Prune Butterfly Shrubs

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🌸 Butterfly shrubs are a great addition to the garden because they bloom for months and attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

🌸 To keep butterfly shrubs manageable, it's important to prune them regularly.

🌸 The ideal time to prune butterfly shrubs is in early spring, after the threat of cold weather has passed.

🌸 When pruning, you can cut the stems anywhere from 12 to 18 inches tall, or even closer to the ground.

🌸 It's important to use high-quality tools for pruning to make the task easier and more efficient.

🌸 You can use heavy-duty pruners to remove larger branches and a handsaw for thicker branches.

🌸 By pruning butterfly shrubs annually, you can maintain their size and shape and encourage healthy growth.

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00:05 Mark talks about pruning butterfly shrubs and how they are one of his favorite plants for the garden due to their long blooming period.

00:36 Mark mentions that butterfly shrubs can get very big and may require pruning to keep them manageable in the garden.

01:00 Mark emphasizes the importance of using high-quality tools for gardening.

01:15 Mark explains that butterfly shrubs have a variety of stems of different ages, and that they can be pruned quite hard.

01:34 Mark recommends pruning butterfly shrubs in early spring when temperatures are not getting below 25 degrees Fahrenheit.

01:43 Mark demonstrates cutting back the stems of the butterfly shrub to a height of 12 to 18 inches.

02:09 Mark advises cutting the stems just above new growth buds.

02:48 Mark demonstrates using heavy-duty pruners to remove larger branches of the butterfly shrub.

03:08 Mark mentions an alternative pruning method, cutting the shrub to two inches from the ground, which will result in a shorter plant.

03:24 Mark shows the final result of pruning a butterfly shrub, which is a shorter and more compact plant.

03:26 Mark suggests monitoring the shrub throughout the year and pruning out any stems that completely die back.

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Q&A

What is a butterfly shrub?

A butterfly shrub is a type of plant that blooms for months and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. It can have different colored blooms, such as gold, purple, white, or pink.

When is the best time to prune a butterfly shrub?

The best time to prune a butterfly shrub is in early spring, after the threat of real cold weather has passed. It is recommended to prune it when the temperature is not getting much below 25 degrees Fahrenheit during the evening.

How much should I prune a butterfly shrub?

You can prune a butterfly shrub to be 12 to 18 inches tall from the ground, or you can cut it to 2 inches from the ground. Cutting it to 2 inches will result in a shorter shrub, around 5 and a half feet tall.

What tools should I use for pruning a butterfly shrub?

It is important to use high-quality tools for pruning, as it will make the task easier. Heavy-duty pruners are recommended for cutting the larger branches, and a handsaw can be used for thick branches if necessary.

How often should I prune a butterfly shrub?

It is recommended to prune a butterfly shrub each year, either cutting it back to 12-18 inches or 2 inches from the ground. Additionally, throughout the year, you can prune out any stems that completely die back.

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