How to prune confederate rose

Late winter to early spring before new growth. Using loppers or a pruning saw, cut main stems back to 12–24 inches from the base or to strong outward-facing buds in late winter. In areas where plants die back to the root in winter, remove all dead wood in spring once new growth begins, cutting to just above live buds.

Annually in late winter/early spring. Confederate Rose (Hibiscus mutabilis) is a vigorous large shrub or small tree. It benefits from hard pruning in late winter or early spring before new buds break to control size and promote strong flowering shoots. Cut stems back to 12–24 inches. In frost-prone areas, cut back dead wood to live tissue in spring.

Using loppers or a pruning saw, cut main stems back to 12–24 inches from the base or to strong outward-facing buds in late winter. In areas where plants die back to the root in winter, remove all dead wood in spring once new growth begins, cutting to just above live buds.