Q.I have a rose of sharon that isn’t developing like the others I have
I prune this plant yearly, I have others the same age that have no problems, this yeat it didn’t fill out like it normally does. It does have healthy leaves on it but they are small. It also has buds for flowers; any ideas about what I can do to help this plant?
Examine the shrub for signs of pests or disease.
These articles will help you with accessing the plant and how to treat accordingly.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-bush.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/pruning-rose-of-sharon.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-problems.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-fertilizer-guide.htm