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In guide, I talk about how to grow Buddleia bushes from choosing the right variety, planting, general care and then finish off with propagation.
How to Grow Buddleia Bushes (Butterfly Bushes)

How to Grow Buddleia Bushes (Butterfly Bushes)

Buddleia bushes are one of my favourite shrubs and whether love them or hate them, the butterflies love them as they’re full of nectar which is why they get the name butterfly bushes. Pollinators such as butterflies, moths, and bees find themselves lured by the bright beautiful blossoms that vary in colour depending on the variety. They are probably one of the easiest of all shrubs to grow and you could even get away with providing no care but with…

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In this guide I show you how to grow Buddleias in pots from choosing the variety, a right size pot and compost to care and pruning.
Growing Buddleias in Pots

Growing Buddleias in Pots

Even if you do not have much space, you cannot miss out on the chance of adding a buddleia or two to your garden. Buddleia bushes are famous for their fragrance, charming blooms, and ability to attract pollinators such as butterflies. There are several varieties of buddleia including some of my favourites which are dwarf cultivars that grow well in pots although you can grow the larger varieties if you have a large enough pot and prune them hard in…

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Buddleia pests and diseases and other problems
Buddleia Pests and Diseases – Troubleshooting

Buddleia Pests and Diseases – Troubleshooting

Buddleias embody both beauty and strength, making them popular in gardens across the world and in some countries, there are even classed as invasive. These plants grow vigorously, and if left to their own devices, they can overtake the garden and be difficult to control. However, no matter how strong these plants are, they are not immune to disease and pest attacks although most are not deadly, some will disfigure the foliage. Below I cover several diseases and pests that…

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In this guide, I show you when and how to prune Buddleia bushes. Prune in spring just after new growth shoots about 30-40 cm above the ground
When and How to Prune Buddleia Plants – 2 Methods

When and How to Prune Buddleia Plants – 2 Methods

A little pruning never hurts plants, and buddleia bushes are no exception and they even benefit from pruning at least once a year to prevent bare stems. When Buddleia are left unpruned, they quickly get more woody and produce fewer blooms as time goes by. You also end up with tall bare stems over 6ft tall with flowers well above head height. Pruning the buddleia in my garden is a yearly process carried out every year to maintain healthy looking…

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How to kill a Buddleia
How To kill a Buddleia Bush Down To The Roots – Techniques and Methods

How To kill a Buddleia Bush Down To The Roots – Techniques and Methods

Buddleia bushes are beautiful bushes, but they can be a nuisance too, especially when they grow where they are not wanted. The real issue with buddleia is that they self seed freely and will take root anyway from bricks walls to your patio. With their eventual heights of over 10ft and about as wide, established plants can then be very difficult to get rid of. Removing buddleias can be a handful because they are hardy plants so, simply cutting them…

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In this guide, I show you how to propagate cordylines from seed and cuttings. Follow step by step, 2 cuttings methods plus seed sowing
How To Propagate Cordylines From Seed or Cuttings – Step by Step Guide

How To Propagate Cordylines From Seed or Cuttings – Step by Step Guide

The majestic aura that Cordylines present may tempt you to add more of them into your garden, after all, who doesn’t like palm-like trees in their garden to give off a tropical vibe. If you have fallen in love with Cordylines and would like to add a few more of them to your garden, using cuttings is my top recommended method and there are two methods I use. One is to take small shoots off the main stem and the…

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In this guide, i'm going to show you how to take cuttings from Cordylines. i cover two methods, stem shoots and suckers cuttings. Learn more
How To Take Cuttings From Cordylines From Side Shoots and Suckers

How To Take Cuttings From Cordylines From Side Shoots and Suckers

Taking cuttings is the quickest and the easiest way to propagate them, especially if you don’t want to wait the few years it could take to get a sizable plant if you are cultivating them by sowing seeds. Taking cuttings from the mother plant ensures that the new plants are exactly the same as the mother plants whereas, seeds don’t always come true to seed, and this will depend on the variety you get. This, in turn, will create uniformity…

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Learn how to grow Cordyline Red Star from choosing the right position and soil to winter care and propagating them. Learn more
How To Grow Cordyline australis ‘Red Star’ and Care For Them

How To Grow Cordyline australis ‘Red Star’ and Care For Them

Red Cordylines aren’t very hard to miss, quite simply down to not only their colour but an abundance of foliage too. The Cordyline australis Red Star is one out of many different varieties of Cordylines. They are easily identifiable thanks to their long pointed red-bronze leaves that appear in circular clusters. This variety also blooms in the summer, giving you a beautiful display of clusters of tiny white flowers. These will not only brighten up your garden space but also…

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Cordylines typically grow between between 2 and 5 meters tall but it depends on the variety, how you grow them and if you prune and more
How Big Do Cordylines Grow? Plus Height Management

How Big Do Cordylines Grow? Plus Height Management

Depending on where you come from, you may be used to seeing a certain variety of Cordylines. Did you know there are about 15 different species of Cordylines? There are Cordylines that grow as tall as 5 meters (thats 16ft) and dwarf varieties that thrive in pots and only grow to approximately 2-3ft tall. There are a few Cordyline varieties that are better suited to the less tropical climates such as the UK and some parts of the US where…

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In this guide, I discuss how to prune cordylines, when and why you actually do it. I go over pruning techniques, how far to prune and more
How and When To Prune A Cordyline Australis

How and When To Prune A Cordyline Australis

The general structure of a Cordyline makes it challenging to prune them because most people are never quite sure where to cut them, especially for those who have never done it before. On top of this, you may worry about ruining the shape or at worst, killing it. With the foliage being the dominant feature, one might expect pruning to be only the removal of the leaves and removal of the flowers (if you are lucky enough to get them)…

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