Rose of Sharon

Discussion in 'Hibiscus' started by Bluewing, Apr 19, 2009.

  1. Bluewing

    Bluewing Well-Known Member

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    I obtained a 7' - 8' rose of sharon last fall, but because it came from a very light deprived place, it only has the one single 2' thick long stem. The only branching is at the very top making it looks weird.....

    I know you can prune them to bush height, but, being the way it has grown, long and almost branch-less, can it safely be cut more than halfway back? If so, will it branch out like it was intended to do?

    Thanks for any advice!
     
  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Try cutting down to a low stump, to start over from the bottom as a multi-branched bush. Do it soon, these leaf out late but it's already the third week of April.
     
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    Ok, I will try that, thank you!
     

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