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  • Answered by
    roseman on
    August 25, 2012
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    You certainly can trim it back to shape it and try to get rid of some of the rust fungus. However, if not sprayed it will likey just come back on you to the better foliage you have pruned back to. I recommend spraying the bush down well with a product called Green Cure.It is a fungicide that works very well to get rid of such funguses. It is available to purchase on-line and at some garden centers locally. Mix it at the Cure Rate, which is two of the large scoops that come in the container to a gallon of water in your pump up sprayer. Do this application at least twice about 5 to 7 days apart. Three times even better. Then prune the bush back and spray one more time. things should be looking better then. Link: http://www.greencure.net .

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    September 1, 2012
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    Rose of Sharon is actually a variety of hardy hibiscus. Therefore, pruning takes place in spring--specifically anytime from late March through early May, before the leaf buds open. Overgrown shrubs can be pruned back to about three feet in height without risk of injury. Then you should perform annual trimming to to keep its appearance maintained, removing any unsightly or overgrown branches only.

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    Nikki on
    September 17, 2012
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    The leaf and flower drop is normal for this time of year, as it is getting ready to go dormant. This article will help with pruning: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/pruning-rose-of-sharon.htm

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    Nikki on
    September 20, 2012
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    In most locations if you are transplanting a container-grown plant, early spring is usually the best time. If you are transplanting an established plant, then fall is usually ideal.

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    Nikki on
    September 21, 2012
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    As long as the plants have healthy roots, then they will regrow leaves.

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    Nikki on
    October 2, 2012
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    This will help with pruning the rose of sharon: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/pruning-rose-of-sharon.htm

    Allow the daylily foliage to die back naturally.

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    November 11, 2012
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    No, it is not too late. But, I suggest waiting until late spring to do heavy pruning. If part of the plant is hanging over a heavy traffic area, you can do selective pruning as needed. Since Althea or Rose of Sharon blooms on new growth, you just shouldn't prune in mid to late summer. You also don't want to prune too close to oncoming cold weather. If the plant were to start growing after being pruned and there is a cold, freezing snap befofre the new growth hardens off, the plant could be damaged.

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