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The hibiscus inspires with its colorful flowers. Regular cutting promotes its growth and also enables special growth forms.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The hibiscus ( hibiscus<\/em> ) comes from Asia, more precisely from China. All species are known today also come from the Middle Kingdom. We’ll tell you how to cut your hibiscus correctly and thus achieve optimal flowering even in our temperate climate. The most important steps are explained briefly and concisely below.<\/p>\n

Cutting hibiscus: when is the best time?<\/h2>\n

Whether garden hibiscus rose marshmallow or giant hibiscus: the best time to cut is in late winter or early spring. Usually, you choose an appointment between the beginning and the middle of February to cut the hibiscus. At this point, the plants are at the beginning of the growth phase, which is why a cut does not deprive them of their strength. In addition, the right pruning is the most effective way of promoting shoot formation and branching at the beginning of the vegetation.<\/p>\n

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How to cut the hibiscus correctly: how to do it<\/h2>\n

When cutting hibiscus, it depends on what type it is. With the rose hibiscus ( Hibiscus rosa-Sinensis<\/em> ), which is mostly kept as a houseplant, you regularly make a parenting cut. After the hibiscus has bloomed, the shoots are shortened by half and thus higher branching is achieved. The more branched the rose hibiscus, the more luxuriant the flower will be.<\/p>\n

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With the perennial hibiscus, also called giant hibiscus, only one care cut is made. To do this, the side shoots are shortened by half so that they branch better. Furthermore, a care cut is also useful for shaping purposes. In addition, the side shoots that are sprouting close to the ground are often removed in order not to let the perennial become too spreading.<\/p>\n

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The garden hibiscus ( Hibiscus syriacus<\/em> ) can be cut in several ways. On the one hand, a maintenance cut is made in spring to encourage branching and maintain the shape of the crown. All other cuts are used for shaping. You will find out how this works and what you have to consider in the next section.<\/p>\n

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