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Hi! Last summer I planted some hardy hibiscus in my flower bed. They did great all summer and now that it’s March, I’m thinking ahead about all of my gardening plans.
I realized that I didn’t cut them back in the fall, as I’ve just recently read that you should do. If I cut them back now, will I affect their growth for the coming season?? I’m not sure what to do. I’m in zone 6b.
Thanks in advance!!
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Hi Km!
You can safely remove the dead growth.
Best to leave an inch, or two of the stems above ground level just to mark the spot where they are planted.
Hi Km!
You can safely remove the dead growth.
Best to leave an inch, or two of the stems above ground level just to mark the spot where they are planted.
Great! Thank you so much!!!
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You're welcome
Lol! Mine are definitely still sleeping too. We actually just had some snow last week (hopefully the last). I just never cut them off in the fall! I had hibiscus skeletons in my flower bed all winter
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