Buddleia Already Breaking Into Leaf

[sandyRoe]

I was planning to cut them back to a manageable height but see they've already started to break into leaf.
Is it OK to go ahead and cut them to about 1' high?

[douglas9401]

I cut mine lower Sandy and it come back to 8 feet tall every year.

[sandyRoe]

Thanks, Douglas. The next dry day I'll get out and cut them back.

[daffy654]

We cut ours back hard in spring and autumn and the come back every year at 8-10 ft tall.

[dawest]

Buddleia are very robust plants and it takes a lot to kill them off. (Believe me, I've tried!) I'd go ahead and prune it/them back to the height you want.

[Chipchopper]

I have a Buddleia (var 'Black Night) A must for any wildlife garden, I think!
I cut it back hard in the spring with loppers to approx 18" it will then grow vigorously
As the flowers start to fade in late summer, I prune them back to stop the shrub directing wasted energy into seed production
If you are still experiencing heavy frosts in your area, I would hang fire for now

Good luck- Chip