For the most part, hibiscus plants can be lightly pruned in late summer or early fall, but no hibiscus pruning should be done during late fall or winter. One of the downsides to waiting later in the season to prune is that plants may not develop as many branches, and they will put out fewer blooms.Click to see full answer. Also know, should I cut back my potted hibiscus?If your plant has become leggy (a common situation with potted hibiscus) you can cut this plant back pretty hard. It will send out new branches that will flower all year. The hardy hibiscus should be cut back to about a foot from the ground after a hard frost.Also Know, how do you prune a leggy hibiscus? Cut back all the stringy limbs during the first pruning. Hibiscus plants tolerate and even benefit from a heavy pruning, and this is the only way to bring a leggy bush back under control. Cut back or remove all of the leggy limbs to bring the plant back into the desired shape. Also know, do you cut back hydrangeas in the fall? Fall Blooming Prune in late winter and early spring. Prune as far back as you want right above the first leaf joints. It will grow from that point onward, getting larger each year. Read more about pruning hydrangeas, and learn whether your shrub blooms on old or new growth in “Pruning Hydrangeas” by Janet Carson.How do I know if my hibiscus is hardy or tropical?Heart-shaped, dull-colored leaves signify a hardy hibiscus. Check the flower color of the plant. Hardy hibiscus flowers have red, pink or white flowers, according to the Tropical Hibiscus website. Tropical plants have bright salmon, peach, orange or yellow blooms.
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