My hibiscus plant needs trimming but it has blossoms all year long...
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Connie Hart
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My hibiscus plant needs trimming but it has blossoms all year long in Florida. Don know when to cut it back
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your question was answered.You can not cut it back until it is semi dormant
Did you Google yet?
Here are some links!
https://www.hunker.com/13426755/how-to-prune-a-hibiscus-in-florida
https://m.wikihow.com/Prune-Hibiscus
http://floridalandscapingtoday.com/hibiscus-popular-florida-plant/
http://forums.gardenweb.com/discussions/1961235/pruning-hibiscus
Like I told you before - just cut them when they get too big, they will continue to bloom in Florida in the tropical climate for the most part with the exception of January and February (most years). But the major pruning should be done in the spring - always.
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Definitely prune in the spring.
The article I read said spring. Late summer and early fall is acceptable, but no later in the year. This article was easy to read and talked about pruning in warm climates as well as cooler.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/tips-for-pruning-hibiscus-plants-when-to-prune-hibiscus.htm
I found this information on a web page:
When to prune hibiscus usually depends on where you live. However, most hibiscus pruning occurs during spring. 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. Therefore, it is oftentimes better to prune dead or weak growth entirely after the plants beginning sprouting in spring.
In fact, spring should be the only time for complete cutting back. Pruning hibiscus plants entirely helps rejuvenate them for summer blooming. Branch tips can be pinched, or tip pruned, throughout the season, however, to encourage bushier growth.
This is a link on pruning Endless Summer Hydrangea. I assume this is the info you need since you said it blooms all the time. http://ethanseden.com/home/should-you-prune-your-endless-summer-hydrangea/