Is summer too late to prune Hibiscus plants?

Last year the hibiscus plant was loaded with flowers and this year there are none? Did not prune - is it too late to prune in June for growth of flowers this year? Plant looks healthy.

Is summer too late to prune Hibiscus plants?
Hi:


Hibiscus should be pruned after blooming takes place. If you live in a geographic location that gets frost, and the Hibiscus is deciduous, prune back before the first frost. I am a landscaper and designer, I recommend to my clients to prune way back in the fall, so the Hibiscus will be full and lush the following year.





If you live in a sub-tropical or tropical climate where Hibiscus is an evergreen, prune back after bloom time.





I wouldn't recommend pruning back now as this could mess up its growth pattern. I will link you to the tropics section of my website. There is a page on Hibiscus. I will also link you to the proper pruning page. This has some photos of how to properly prune trees and shrubs. Good luck to you and have a great day!


Kimberly





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Reply:Pruning does not really promote flowers on this plant.


If the thing get full sun THENNNNNNNNNN





Its lacking nutrients for bloom development, so fertilize be careful the amount to to the heat of the summer. ORRRRR





I recommend re potting it. Rip off the old brown root - don't be scarred it can take it. And replenish soil and bigger pot.





I would shy away from doing it now for the on coming heat. Do it before you take it indoors.





Re potting and removing old roots is the best maintains for this plant. Every fall / winter.
Reply:Prune deciduous ones in late winter early spring taking off any misplaced or crossing branches. Evergreen ones lightly in mid/late spring. Little or no pruning is usually necessary.