cutting back hibiscus

I’ve been told that for Utah winters I need to bring my hibiscus indoors, but I planted it in my garden along a fence line. I’ve been told to cut it down low to the ground but how low? Once it’s cut back, I plan on covering it so it doesn’t freeze, but I’ m pretty clueless when it comes to my favorite flowers. I just don’t want to kill it.

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 11/04/2015 @ 1:13 am

Tropical Hibiscus will not winter over outdoors in your area.
If you have a Rose Of Sharon plant which some refer to as Hardy Hibiscus this will be a perennial in your growing zone.

You will need to determine which type of plant you have.

Here are some links to help you.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/how-to-care-for-hibiscus-plants.htm ^[1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-bush.htm ^[2]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/wintering-hibiscus-indoors-winter-care-for-hibiscus.htm ^[3]

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[2] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-bush.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-bush.htm

[3] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/wintering-hibiscus-indoors-winter-care-for-hibiscus.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/wintering-hibiscus-indoors-winter-care-for-hibiscus.htm

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