The best time to prune rose of Sharon is in late winter or early spring. By pruning at this time, you avoid plant diseases and don't risk losing flower buds, which haven't formed yet.

And, as always, when pruning your Rose of Sharon, be sure to use a sharp pair of pruners or a hand saw. Prior to starting the job, sterilize the blade with a quick dip in a 10 percent bleach ...

Rose of Sharon tolerates pruning well, and the plants can be maintained at 5 to 6 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide if needed. Rose of Sharon can also be sheared into a formal, uniform hedge.

Q.: My hibiscus dies off in the fall and grows back from the roots each spring to about 8 feet tall and with 50 to 60 blossoms. Can it be trimmed to produce a lower height without damaging the new ...

The rose of Sharon is considered a summer bloomer and for this reason, should be pruned in late spring, after the new growth is out and has hardened. Two characteristics of this plant make it ...