Cutting hibiscus

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  1. Richie Cooper

    Richie Cooper Seedling

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    Many years ago I bought a dwarf hibiscus. It has since grew very large and is blocking our front door. Can anyone tell me when I can cut it back a little without hurting it? It still has many flowers on it at this time. We live in New paltz, New York. Thanks in advance for any help. :-?
     
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  3. SongofJoy57

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  4. glendann

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    My hibiscus dies back to the ground or only roots left underground.I cut it back after the first frost and cover the roots real well with mulch Then take the cuttings to start new plants in the green house to give away.
     
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    Hibiscus

    Hi Glenden How did you start your hibiscus? did you just take pieces of and put them in water.Or what, I didn't know you could start them, Thank you for any info.

    Margie :-?

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  6. glendann

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    They root very easy in a jar of water.
     

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