Probably depends alot on your location as far as cold weather goes. Here in Florida I would say go ahead and go for it. I would let customer know that there is a possibility that a few may not make it and go ahead and give them repalcement price to cover yourself. If they are healthy Indians you should be ok though. good luck.

 

Here is the pruning calendar fro virginia tech. http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/nursery/430-462/430-462.html

If the customer does not care about flowering, I would do them now. If they want to see flowers this spring, wait until after flowering, then prune back about 1/3 of plant.

 

Here is the pruning calendar fro virginia tech. http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/nursery/430-462/430-462.html

If the customer does not care about flowering, I would do them now. If they want to see flowers this spring, wait until after flowering, then prune back about 1/3 of plant.

Hi, thanks for the website we are trying to move to more landscaping as opposed to just lawn care. This will be very helpful.

 

I wait till after they bloom in the spring

 

IMO the best time for severe pruning is after freezing weather and right before the spring rush of growth. This reduces cold damage and gives you the most benefit of the the peak growth period before summer stress.

 

IMO the best time for severe pruning is after freezing weather and right before the spring rush of growth. This reduces cold damage and gives you the most benefit of the the peak growth period before summer stress.

I agree completely.

 

I agree. Prune 1/3 after flowering and fertilize with nitrogen to encourage new growth. 21-0-0 lawn fertilizer works well.

 

Late winter (determined by your area)

 

We prune them after they flower in the spring. Normally they don't require alot of pruning anyway. I believe that pruning in the winter will cut off the spring buds. (my opinion). The biggest problem we have with them down here (hi humidity) is fungal leaf spot. These are just my thoughts.