When to prune rose of sharon in ontario

The large size and vigorous growth of a rose of Sharon(Hibiscus syriacus) may inspire you to pick up a pair of garden pruners.

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But before you do, there are a few things to know about how and when to prune a rose of Sharon properly.

This fast-growing woody shrub beckons pollinators with its summer flowers. But an annual pruning can help it produce even more or larger flowers and keep stems in bounds in small-space landscapes.

Here are 9 simple tips for pruning rose of Sharon to get a more compact shrub filled with flowers from midsummer until the first frost.

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When to Prune Rose of Sharon

The best time to prune rose of Sharon is early spring before the leaves appear. The leafless branches make it easy to see the shrub’s form and shape.

Flower buds for the upcoming summer are produced in spring. If you live in a cold climate, choose a warm, sunny day for the most pleasant pruning experience—a large shrub might take a decent amount of time to cut back.