Reviewed by Kathleen MillerReviewed by Kathleen Miller Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is a deciduous hibiscus species featuring dark green foliage and abundant showy blooms in summer and fall ...

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. Rose of ...

Answer: Unlike most other trees and shrubs, Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) isn’t fussy about how and when you prune it. There are, however, several things to consider before pruning your plants.

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 ...

QUESTION: I pruned my Freedom Rose of Sharon bush/tree in early spring this year as I do every year. However, I have no leaves or buds this time; just a few suckers growing up from the bottom. It ...

I have five rose-of-sharon bushes that were 6-7 feet tall before I cut them down to 1-2 feet tall. Now I have a huge mess with tons of sprouts coming out from everywhere - from the bushes from ...

Rose of Sharon is an upright shrub, perhaps 8 to 10 feet tall. It’s not a delicate shrub, fine with twigs, but one with branches that are relatively thick and few.

The most striking feature of Rose of Sharon is its summer flowering habit. Blooms start appearing in July and can last well into September, adding much needed color to the landscape. Flower color ...

Prune the rose ball to a 12- to 18-inch sphere. A patio rose is usually a smaller variety. Miniature roses: These popular roses grow about 12 to 18 inches high with miniature blooms and foliage.

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 ...