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Do I prune a baby Hibiscus?
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Posted by erinchicago 5 (My Page) on Mon, Mar 27, 06 at 9:23
| I have a Rose of Sharon, Blue Satin, that I planted last June. It's maybe 1 foot tall now. Being that it's still so small, do I prune it? Are there any good links on exactly how to do this as I'm not real sure what I'm doing-- especailly since it seems like there's not much to prune (there are only a few branches)...Thanks! |
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RE: Do I prune a baby Hibiscus?
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- Posted by tapla z5b-6a MI (My Page) on
Mon, Mar 27, 06 at 18:30
| More foliage stimulates faster root establishment and finer rootage. Best to allow it to grow freely this year. Al |
RE: Do I prune a baby Hibiscus?
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| what Al said. (I have 2 beautiful altheas/rose of sharons that never have been pruned:
the shape of the plant is naturally attractive.) |
RE: Do I prune a baby Hibiscus?
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There is never a reason to prune a Rose of Sharon unless you want to change the size or shape. Except for a long neglected ( and I mean years and years!) pruning does not promote bloom.
Linda C |
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