Rose of Sharon is a shrub or small tree that blooms with abandon from midsummer until frost.

Q: I think we made a big boo-boo when it came to planting a rose of Sharon bush near the front of our house. It really has grown well, nearly doubled in size in two growing seasons. Now it’s covering ...

Prune rose of Sharon in late winter or early spring—this avoids disease and protects summer blooms. Pruning shapes the plant, improves airflow, and can rejuvenate older bushes if cut back heavily.

Q. My Rose of Sharon is becoming quite large and seems to be producing fewer flowers each year. What can I do? A. I noticed Rose of Sharon in flower in late summer when I traveled out and about in the ...

The best time to prune rose of Sharon is in late winter or early spring. By pruning at this time, you avoid plant diseases and don't risk losing flower buds, which haven't formed yet. Rose of Sharon ...