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Pruning

11 years ago

Occasionally people ask about pruning plants. I usually do the majority of mine early in the year about 4-6 weeks prior to moving them outside. This last weekend I did the majority of this pruning and wanted to share some photos. Below is a before picture of my 4-5 foot 'Erin Rachel's' in October.
Ed

Comments (5)

Gutzmek
Original Author
11 years ago
This is the same plants afterwards. They now average about 2-3 foot.
Ed
wally_1936
11 years ago
You are an artist when it comes to hibiscus..
Gutzmek
Original Author
11 years ago
One week later, and the nodes are now active producing new areas for blooms. One stem will now become many.
Ed
Gutzmek
Original Author
11 years ago
Same stalk the year before.
Ed
delreytropical
11 years ago
Also pruning is a great opportunity to propagate cuttings! Beautiful hibiscus gutzmek :)

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