How to prune rose of sharon

Late winter to early spring, before new growth begins. Cut all stems back by one-third to one-half in late winter, pruning to an outward-facing bud. For a more compact or formal shape, cut harder — to three to four buds per stem. Deadhead faded flowers throughout summer to limit self-seeding. Avoid pruning in autumn or early winter.

Annually in late winter for best flowering. Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) flowers on the current season's new growth, so it can be pruned hard in late winter without sacrificing blooms. Annual pruning keeps the plant compact and encourages larger, more prolific flowers. Deadheading after bloom also reduces unwanted self-seeding, which can be prolific in favourable conditions.

Cut all stems back by one-third to one-half in late winter, pruning to an outward-facing bud. For a more compact or formal shape, cut harder — to three to four buds per stem. Deadhead faded flowers throughout summer to limit self-seeding. Avoid pruning in autumn or early winter.