Hisbiscus - When to prune?

nickyp


Joined: 12/09/2008
Posts: 170

Message Posted:
10/10/2010 13:32

My hisbiscus are in a right old state, all staggly does anyone know when it is best to prune them, and can you prune them hard (about half the size) without damaging them?

Thanks

Pugwash


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 1797

Message Posted:
10/10/2010 13:39

Have a look here nickyp or google it and many sites have advice,



http://www.howto.co.uk/abroad/move-to-spain/climbing_plants/



I prune mine in the early spring (Feb/Mar) as they are still growing now, but keep them trimmed a bit throughout the growing season.

Pugwash


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 1797

Message Posted:
10/10/2010 14:45

This is worth reading too,



http://searchwarp.com/swa422042.htm

MrsSnakes



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 1100

Message Posted:
10/10/2010 14:52

Mine was looking yellow leaved and poorly in August so cut right back to a 12 - 18 inches and in full green leaf now and looking healthy.

batgirl


Joined: 04/02/2009
Posts: 676

Message Posted:
10/10/2010 15:06

You can cut them back very hard and they will come again stronger, don't let them get leggy

Chegwin


Joined: 24/03/2009
Posts: 775

Message Posted:
10/10/2010 15:18

It may be worth adding here that plants, like us, need feeding.

How many of you plant lovers actually feed your plants what they need?

Check the plants requirements and give it/them a treat in early spring.

No matter what you grow they will appreciate it.

Pugwash


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 1797

Message Posted:
10/10/2010 15:35

Yes chegwin well said,it is worthwhile feeding the plant as you get better growth and flowers, granular feed is available from Green Garden just on the West side of Girne which I think is the best garden center here, Perova is good as well I understand.

cyprusairsoft



Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 2066

Message Posted:
10/10/2010 17:18

dont be scaredtu cut back at anytime of the year

Pugwash


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 1797

Message Posted:
10/10/2010 18:05

All plants here will withstand severe cutting back almost at any time, however if you want the best from them it is better to follow the needs of the plant, if it is a "crazy" plant then cut as you wish.