Should I prune my Dwarf Buddleias?

[Herbsandveg]

I have some Dwarf Buddleias in my garden which grew beautifully during this, their first season with me, and am now wondering whether I should prune them for next year. I'm assuming this would be around early March next year and not now, but do I simply assume I carry out pruning in the same way as I would with standard bushes?

Any advice offered would be very gratefully received...

[Wapwap79]

This weekend I have trimmed my dwarfs down to about 6-12 inches. I did this last year too and they grew brilliantly this year so fingers grossed for even better growth next year.


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[WendyC]

I'd wait til March. If we get a cold winter the dormant buds will have a bit of protection. Prune to two or three buds then if the new shoots get frosted there will be a bud further down the stem to grow in their place.

[Herbsandveg]

Right! (To both answers)... Time, I think, to put the kettle on and have a think (or two, or three)...

[Fleurisa]

I've cut a bit off my buddleja Buzz, just to stop it flapping around in the wind. Then I'll cut them back properly at the end of winter

[Two_Sheds]

around early March ...?

If they're likely to suffer wind rock from winter gales, then chop off a third now.

Then do the proper, tidying up prune in the spring as planned