When should you prune a marsh hibiscus?
- The ideal time to prune is in early spring, before the plant starts to put out new growth, but after the risk of frost has passed.
How to prune a marsh hibiscus properly?
- Remove dead or damaged wood: Trim back any dead or broken branches to prevent disease and promote healthy new growth.
- Cut back old stems: Reduce the size of the plant by cutting back old, woody stems to about 15–30 cm from the ground, leaving healthy buds.
- Encourage bushier growth: Trim back longer branches to encourage the plant to grow more compact and fuller, with more blooms.
- Deadhead spent flowers: Remove faded flowers to help the plant focus its energy on producing more blossoms.
Why prune your marsh hibiscus?
Pruning helps to rejuvenate the plant, improving its shape and encouraging larger, more vibrant flowers.
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