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Sara Hesikova

When to prune hibiscus - and how choosing the wrong time could impact next year’s blooms

Hibiscus flowers.

There’s nothing better than seeing a hibiscus in full bloom. Vibrant, colourful, and tropical, this plant has some of the best flowers you could hope to add to your garden. But if you want to ensure yours continues to thrive, you need to know when to prune hibiscus.

Mastering the technique of how to prune hibiscus is very important - especially as so many people fail to understand the difference between pruning and cutting back. But in an effort to complete the task without snipping off something they shouldn’t, many people also fail to choose the right time to prune this tropical wonder - and this can have disastrous consequences.

As Petar Ivanov, gardening and plant expert at Fantastic Gardeners, explains, ‘Pruning hibiscus is an important part of the plant's care routine for healthy growth and knowing the right time to do it is crucial for its blooming potential.’ So, this is when to prune hibiscus for bigger and better blooms next year.

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