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Should I cut back or trim my Rose of Sharon plant in East Lansing, MI. If yes when is the best time to do this.
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Asked November 05, 2024, 11:26 AM EST
Should I cut back or trim my Rose of Sharon plant in East Lansing, MI. If yes when is the best time to do this.
Ingham County Michigan
Expert Response
Hello
Yes, you may prune back your Rose of Sharon as you desire. You can do that right now. Rose of Sharon will bloom on new wood, that is wood that grows next spring. Therefore, pruning right now will not cause you to lose any flowers. Another good reason to prune Rose of Sharon now is to prevent it from dropping viable seed in the surrounding area. Most Rose of Sharon shrubs produce seed that readily germinates and creates many, many new plants around it. To prevent this, you prune off the seed pods and discard them.
Yes, you may prune back your Rose of Sharon as you desire. You can do that right now. Rose of Sharon will bloom on new wood, that is wood that grows next spring. Therefore, pruning right now will not cause you to lose any flowers. Another good reason to prune Rose of Sharon now is to prevent it from dropping viable seed in the surrounding area. Most Rose of Sharon shrubs produce seed that readily germinates and creates many, many new plants around it. To prevent this, you prune off the seed pods and discard them.
