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Gitagal wrote:
dooner--

is it important to dig up Callas??
Mine was pretty spectacular. Only 2nd year! Near black blooms!

I left mine in the pot it is in and it sat in my basement all winter.
In spring--I started watering it a bit and it sprouted. It had many stems--
whereas last summer it only had two.

As of right now--the pot is still sitting outside--leaves all limp and hanging down.
Many I pulled off already.

I have not dug up anything yet! All my spare time has been spent getting
my plants ready for bringing them in, situating them, taking Coleus cuttings, etc...

Now that most of that is done--I feel a bit more relaxed. A good feeling...

I need a bit of advice!
Should I cut my Hibiscus back NOW before i bring it in, or should I keep it all winter
How far should I cut it back? In it's current stage--it is still blooming and lush.

Have NO idea where I can keep it so it gets some good light.
OR--IF I cut it back--does it even need any light as it will be dormant?????

Please--I need all your experienced opinions.

Thanks--gita

#1 and #2 fron this July.
#3 from last year's July.