A Gardeners Forum Forums General Discussion Landscape trials and triumphs Hearty Hibiscus

Help! I planted some hearty hibiscus last summer and forgot to cut them down, will they still be okay this spring?

I've never heard of hearty hibiscus before, are you thinking hardy hibiscus? Hardy hibiscus and rose of Sharon are usually the last shrubs to leaf out in my garden, and don't show much signs of life until late may/early june. You don't need to cut them down. They should come back every year, provided your zone is not too cold for them. You can prune them to get rid of tangled branches or to maintain their shape.

Thanks.