Buddleia Perennial?

Question:I bought a Buddleia at the beginning of spring - now its over 5feet tall. Its stemm is thin...and almost looks like its too thin for being soo tall. Should I tie it up...or just let it fall the way it wants? Thanks

Answers:
Buddleia "Davidii" is a perennial in zones 5-10, some other cultivars might not be as hardy.
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Here's a list of Davidii Cultivars:
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You should trim it enough so it grows bushy naturally. If it's too floopy, it won't hurt to give it some support in the meantime to train it & improve how it looks.

Good luck! Hope this helps.

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A butterfly bush is a perennial. Most likely it is putting its energy at this time into the root system. Pinch back several of the branches (if its bloomed) by about 3" or 4", and it should get bushier. Good luck. I have several. Next year it should probably do great!

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Tie it up as pruning time is'nt til march. Though personally I chop bits off as and when.

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