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Pruning

liztravis2liztravis2 Posts: 9
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I have a Buddleia Globusa planted about 6 months ago. To me it looks really healthy. Everyone says prune after flowering but it hasn't flowered. It's in a large container  and I don't want to plant it in the garden so don't want it to grow too big. Should I assume it has flowered and prune now or wait till next year to see if it flowers.
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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    I’d not prune that until after it flowers next year.

     However I think you’ll struggle to keep it in that container for very long. it won’t be happy and therefore is unlikely to perform well. 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    It flowers a bit earlier, but it's a young plant so it'll be next year before it flowers  - usually a bit earlier than the davidiis.   :)
    I'd agree with @Dovefromabove - just keeping it in a pot won't really work if you want it to be smaller. They want to be big shrubs.
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • philippasmith2philippasmith2 Posts: 3,742
    B globosa are lovely shrubs but they really aren't designed for container growing.

    Unfortunately you have chosen the wrong plant for container growing ( you may get away with it in a dustbin or something of a similar size for a couple of years ) so perhaps time to pass the plant on to someone else and have a re think about what would be more suitable for your situation  :)
  • liztravis2liztravis2 Posts: 9
    Thanks to all who replied. I asked the seller before I bought it and was  assured it would be ok in a pot. Love this globosa, first saw it in a garden when on holiday in Norfolk. I'll have to do some moving of plants to make room for it. Thanks again for your replies..
  • philippasmith2philippasmith2 Posts: 3,742
    Being " OK " in a pot is a bit different from getting the best out of it in the long term.  It is such a shame as it is a healthy looking plant and you did your best by checking with the seller beforehand.
    Fingers crossed that you will at least get a show next year  :)
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I wonder if the seller already knew you were only intending growing it in a pot. 
    Or am I just cynical  ;)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • philippasmith2philippasmith2 Posts: 3,742
    Cynical ?  Surely not  ;)
    It is peeving tho when the sellers aren't totally honest with the prospective purchaser. It happens so often judging by some of the posts on here.
  • liztravis2liztravis2 Posts: 9
    I can't even find my delivery note to question this. Not to worry, I'll move my sea buckthorn, dig over where I'd planned the rockery, cut back the pampas and slide in the Globosa. Not giving up yet!! 😊😊
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    liztravis2 said:
    I can't even find my delivery note to question this. Not to worry, I'll move my sea buckthorn, dig over where I'd planned the rockery, cut back the pampas and slide in the Globosa. Not giving up yet!! 😊😊
    5 minute job then.... ;)
    Good luck with it - it'll definitely benefit from being planted in the ground  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • liztravis2liztravis2 Posts: 9
    Maybe a touch longer with coffee breaks.😋😋💪👍
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