Do You Cut Back Turk's Cap?

Since turkscap is deciduous, we have always chosen to cut it down to about 6 inches above the ground after it becomes dormant. This helps to mark the place where the new growth will be coming up in the Spring, and also serves the purpose of refreshing the plant. We did find, on our page for Malvaviscus arboreus var.

How do you control Turks Cap?

How can I reduce its size without removing the entire plant? Turk's cap plants that are pruned by shearing later fill out fairly well, but their shape is not natural. A better technique is pick-pruning, or selecting specific stems to prune as opposed to indiscriminate shearing.

How tall does Turk's cap get?

This spreading shrub, often as broad as high, grows 2-3 ft., sometimes reaching 9 ft. Bright-red, pendant, hibiscus-like flowers never fully open, their petals overlapping to form a loose tube with the staminal column protruding, said to resemble a Turkish turban, hence its most common name, Turk's Cap.