What I can put on Rose of Sharon to help them grow more?

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  1. Richie Cooper

    Richie Cooper Seedling

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    I planted a few rose of sharon bushes about 3 years ago. last summer they got a few flowers, but they have not grown much. Can someone tell me what I can put on them to help them grow and flower more? Thanks.
    When I got them they were only little sticks, now they are about 3-4 feet tall, but seem to be staying that height. A few of them are only 1 foot tall.

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    Eileen,
    Thank you very much. Have a great day.
    Richie
     
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    Hi Richie,

    Seems like it took mine forever, 4 or 5 years to really take off. Every year a pitiful little stick with leaves came up, a bloom here and there, and suddenly one year they turned into what I had in mind in the first place.
     



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    Rozilla,
    Thank you very much for the information. That is exactly what mine are doing, so maybe next year they will be better. Thanks again and have a great weekend. :-D
     
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    Sherry8 I Love Birds!

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    My rose of sharon really took off this year and had a lot of blooms...now I am wondering if I should move it and trim it if it gets too large for the corner of the house?????I think I will leave it and check out the website to see when I should or if I can trim it..
     

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