Does anyone know the correct way to trim a Rose of Sharon Hybiscus and a Lilac and Forcythia? I trimmed the Forcythia the wrong way and new branches grew awkwardly and unattractive.
2007-01-27 15:24:07 · 4 answers · asked by garden witch 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Thank you big g, the forcythia is shaded with afternoon sun only and it grows next to my deck.
2007-01-28 00:07:27 · update #1
once the flowers have dropped on these shrubs ( particularly the forsythia and the rose of Sharon ) they require a good prune you also need to follow up with a fertiliser at the same time . but look like any shrub you need to shape for what you want , if you want height then prune the sides , if you hedge / privacy , then cut some of the inside out .
but as an overview you could prune any of these shrubs to near on the trunk and they will come back just as good --- in the end it's what you want but those shrubs definitely need pruning for the best results ( just as a footnote on the forsythia how close is it too the building line or indeed shaded areas ? ) anyhow good luck .
2007-01-27 22:07:44 · answer #1 · answered by bill g 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The largest canes should be removed from the base of the plant(ground level)all of these types will benefit from cane removal.it redirects the energy back into flower production.
2007-01-30 12:24:54 · answer #2 · answered by plantmaniac1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-28 07:02:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no not to sure
2007-01-30 12:45:07 · answer #4 · answered by jerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋