Q&A for How to Prune Rose of Sharon

Yes, you deadhead a Rose of Sharon plant. Do it just after the shrub has finished blooming.

Till in the spring, add compost, and top off the compost with about a 2-inch layer of mulch. After that, give it a deep watering each week.

For best results, prune in late fall once the leaves drop. The next best time is in early spring, before any buds form.

The blooming period of rose of Sharon spans from late summer to early fall.