Pruning hibiscus boosts branching, airflow, and blooms, though it delays flowers slightly. Tropical hibiscus is cut back by one-third in spring; hardy types just need dead stems removed. To shape as a ...

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My hibiscus plants have become too large for the area that they are planted in. Can I prune them now? Also what can you tell me about the dwarf hibiscus that I've seen at some nurseries? Pruning may ...

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When temperatures in the mid-20s or lower are predicted, cut back the hibiscuses to help facilitate covering them. If temperatures will go down to 20 degrees or lower, add a heat source under the ...

Q: What is the best month in the Tucson/Marana area to trim back hibiscus and bougainvillea plants? Also, I need to cut back and trim greasewood so what is the best month for that shrub? A: Hibiscus ...

QUESTION: After two mild winters, our hibiscus is taller than 8 feet. We would like to cut the plant back, but there are lots of buds. How can we reduce plant size but not significantly affect ...

When do I cut back a hibiscus 'Diana?' Fall or spring? Or does it not matter? Also when do I cut back hydrangea? I have a gorgeous white one. A: That hibiscus 'Diana' (also known as rose-of-sharon) is ...

Q. Please tell me what to do with my hibiscus plants that were damaged by frost. They still have some green leaves. A. Obviously hibiscus don’t like the cold and there is likely more damage ahead ...

For many plants, pruning in late winter can ruin your flower display. But for these summer bloomers, it'll have the opposite ...

If you would like to add spring-flowering trees to your landscape, January and February are excellent months to plant them.

Hibiscus is in the Malvaceae family of tropical plants and is known worldwide as the poster plant for tropical islands. You can hardly see an advertisement about an island getaway that does not ...