Question: Many have inquired about their hibiscus that due to a mild winter are still in bloom but overgrown. When is the time to do needed pruning? Answer: Use these lingering winter days to do ne… ...

Renewal pruning, cutting deep inside the shrub and removing larger wood, results in a flush of sucker growth from the remaining stubs that will be succulent and produce lots of leaves and flowers.

When you prune, take up to one third of the growth. Hibiscus bloom on new wood, so the more you prune, the longer the wait for blooms. Make pruning cuts just above an upward, outward-facing eye.

Many gardeners love the big, bright flowers of tropical hibiscus. Cut all the main branches back to encourage new shoots and better branching.

Q.: My hibiscus dies off in the fall and grows back from the roots each spring to about 8 feet tall and with 50 to 60 blossoms. Can it be trimmed to produce a lower height without damaging the new ...

The best time to prune pink hibiscus is in February, before its spring growth begins.

Dan Gill's garden-care timeline: Know when to prune, fertilize and plant to make the most of landscape ...

I have seven potted hibiscus, each 4-5 feet tall. How far down should I prune?

If there are no predicted freezes, you can prune your hibiscus to encourage fuller growth and, therefore, more blooms on the extra new wood. I like to prune about a third of the overall height.

Recent freezes have resulted in many people questioning whether to prune or not to prune cold-damaged plants. The short answer is — wait. We’ve just had a run of freezing temperatures, but ...