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A few shrubs truly, noticeably benefit from being trimmed. In this article, we’ll talk about plants that you should get around to pruning in the springtime. You’ll be rewarded with a beautiful view for months afterward.
These six shrubs are perfect for tucking into your regular garden or adding into your cut flower space to make it a bit more robust.
As you can see, its color is beautiful, but seeing it in person is a totally different experience. Its luminous flowers have a super-intense hue that stops people in their tracks, as we have seen multiple times touring visitors around our trial garden when this plant was still under evaluation. Like Paraplu Pink Ink hibiscus, this beauty from Minier Nursery was selected for its extraordinary bloom size and color, as well as its elegant habit.
| Dimensions | 5 × 6 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Hibiscus syriacus 'Minsybv3s01' PP#33,180, CBRAF |
| Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Height | 6-10' |
| Width/Spread | 5' |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Soil | Dry, Moist |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Uses | Borders, Cutting Gardens, Foundations |
| Features | Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Heat tolerant |
Regular pruning is not required. May be trimmed, pruned, or shaped as desired in early spring.
