The Best Time to Trim My Rose of Sharon Bushes
Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) has an upright growth form and is grown as a specimen plant or as a hedge. Its chief attribute is its production of large, showy blooms from mid-July to September, when few other shrubs are producing flowers. Does this Spark an idea?
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Spring Pruning
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Rose of Sharon blooms on the current year's growth, so the best time to prune it is in early spring before new leaf buds emerge. In most climates, late March to early May is appropriate. Cut it back to two or three buds per stem to promote larger flowers.
No Pruning
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According to Terry L. Ettinger, professional landscape designer, the best time to prune Rose of Sharon is never. Rose of Sharon doesn't need pruning to maintain its shape and is hardy enough that it is seldom winter damaged. The shrub does reach heights of 8 to 12 feet, so give it enough room to grow and put your pruning shears away, Ettinger says.
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Considerations
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Prune anytime to remove dead, diseased or injured branches, according to the National Gardening Association. Make the cut 1/4-inch above a healthy bud, removing all of the damaged wood.
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