Pruning Guide for Hydrangea, Rose of Sharon, Butterfly Bush, and Rhododendron Replacement

Pruning Timing and Methods

• Endless Summer Hydrangea: Prune after flowering. Remove ground-hugging branches.
• Butterfly Bush: Cut to ground after flowering finishes.
• Rose of Sharon: Thin using 1-in-3 rule (remove oldest wood). Can cut to ground for rejuvenation.
• Rhododendron: Must be dug out completely before planting roses. Roots and stump removed.

Rose Planting

Wait until rhododendron finishes blooming. Start roses in pots or plant directly after thorough removal. Hybrid short roses (3–4 ft) are a good choice.