Hummingbird and Butterfly Gardening: Poor pathetic buddleias: What's your secret to growing them?, 1 by Sarahskeeper

Sarahskeeper wrote:
Just found this thread, very interesting. I've grown B'Fly bushes for nearly 20 years.
It takes them about 3 years to get to their full splendor. Poor soil and little fertilizer is fine. A little compost at planting time helps.
My largest one sometimes reaches to 12 feet. I have a 2 year old one that got to 8 or 9 ft this year. Mostly they are 5 - 6 ft. Here in zone 6, I cut them back to 8 inches tall in mid winter. I also have Butterfly weed (Milk Weed) as feeders.
This season was my first with a digital camera and these 2 plantings have provided many opportunities for me.
Here is one pic, and if you are interested take a look at my 2 minute show at; http://Photoshow.comcast.net/fantasyfinishes/favorites ,then click on 'Winged Friends'
Andy P

This message was edited Oct 15, 2005 7:35 PM