Hi everyone,
I'm a new member and a novice gardener, and hoping I can get some advice on pruning a Hibiscus. It's potted and has been inside in a sunny spot for the winter, but will go back outside in full morning sun for the summer. I'm in Southern Ontario, on the border with Michigan.
The plant has five main stalks that are growing straight up and out quite far away from the main stem. The tallest stalk is about 44 inches.
I really don't like the way it's growing out so wide with no growth in the middle. I've also read that early spring is a good time to prune it.
I'm thinking about cutting some of the widest stems off quite low and close to the main stem. Should I also cut the tops off the central stems? Will this encourage more dense growth in the centre of the plant.
I've attached a pic and would appreciate any advice. The plant was a gift for my mother, but she has Alzheimer's, so I'm taking care of things like this for her.
Thanks,
Andy
I'm a new member and a novice gardener, and hoping I can get some advice on pruning a Hibiscus. It's potted and has been inside in a sunny spot for the winter, but will go back outside in full morning sun for the summer. I'm in Southern Ontario, on the border with Michigan.
The plant has five main stalks that are growing straight up and out quite far away from the main stem. The tallest stalk is about 44 inches.
I really don't like the way it's growing out so wide with no growth in the middle. I've also read that early spring is a good time to prune it.
I'm thinking about cutting some of the widest stems off quite low and close to the main stem. Should I also cut the tops off the central stems? Will this encourage more dense growth in the centre of the plant.
I've attached a pic and would appreciate any advice. The plant was a gift for my mother, but she has Alzheimer's, so I'm taking care of things like this for her.
Thanks,
Andy
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