Best Plants to Prune Now
March is the time to prune certain plants for lush summer blooms [https://express.co.uk/life-style/garden/2181006/gardeners-prune-these-plants-march]. Which plants should be pruned right now?
Plants that flower on new wood (growth produced in the current season) should be pruned in March. Examples of plants that flower on new wood are Buddleja davidii (butterfly bush), Hydrangea paniculata, and Lavatera. Hard pruning of Buddleja davidii is beneficial. Cut back to one or two feet from the ground to encourage strong new growth and abundant flowers. Hydrangea paniculata can also be pruned in March. Remove faded flowerheads and shorten stems to encourage larger blooms.
