nakanj
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Location: pikeville, ky.

hibiscus

I am overwintering my hibiscus in our greenhouse{65degrees} and I want to cut it back some. Will I damage it if I do?

Hortman
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Joined: Tue Nov 02, 2010 12:00 pm
Location: Chicago area

Hello, nakanj.

How nice that you have a greenhouse. I'm jealous. Cutting back your hibiscus will be just fine. Cutting back now will reduce
its size, while cutting back in the early spring will keep a mature plant vigorous.
Prune out about one third of the old wood. To increase flower production,
pinch out the tips of the stems in spring and summer. Take care and enjoy
your flowers.

nakanj
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Location: pikeville, ky.

Thank you for the info. I don't have my own greenhouse , I work in one but they give us a section to do what we want with.I get about 4ft by 4ft. So you can see why I wanted to trim it back.



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