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Understanding the Context

Plant butterfly bushes That explains why shrubby buddleias are better known as “butterfly bushes.” They’ve also been known as “bombsite bushes,” because they were known to thrive in the rubble of war-torn lands, according ... Penn Live: The shrub that everyone thinks is a butterfly bush: George’s Plant Pick of the Week * What it is: Just about everyone short of discerning horticulturists thinks the chaste tree is a butterfly bush when they see one blooming this time of year. It’s easy to understand because chaste ... The shrub that everyone thinks is a butterfly bush: George’s Plant Pick of the Week It can be difficult to know when and how to prune the plants in your garden.

Key Insights

Some can only be pruned in summer after flowering, while others are happy with a spring tidy-up. If you have a butterfly ...