Hi Karen, Althea or Rose of Sharon can be pruned as much or as little as you like in late February, before new growth begins. Some people want to prune in the fall when they go dormant, but leaving the older growth serves as winter protection for the plant.
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Hi Karen, Althea or Rose of Sharon can be pruned as much or as little as you like in late February, before new growth begins. Some people want to prune in the fall when they go dormant, but leaving the older growth serves as winter protection for the plant.
Good luck!
Good answer, Suzette. It can get very cold in NW Arkansas.
Yes, this is the best time.
ask these folks --- https://ask.extension --
https://ask.extension.org sorry !
Rose of Sharon should be prune when dormant