Hibiscus: Resurrecting a Hula Girl, 1 by ALudlow

ALudlow wrote:
Last winter the patio pot in which my yellow Hula Girl was planted became water logged because the roots had blocked the container's drain. I didn't realize that until at least a week had passed. I replanted and normal drainage was restored. Soon thereafter the leaves began falling off. All this spring and summer I hoped that new leaves would appear but so far nothing. I've clipped off some of the branches and the wood inside is green so I think the Hula Girl is still alive. I don't know whether to just leave it alone and hope for the best or whether to cut the branches down to the base of the plant. The plant is around 3 feet tall and 2 1/2 wide. It has a solid trunk with around 5 branches. Last year it was at its most beautiful multiple blooms up to November when the rains came. Any suggestions on how to revive this Hula Girl?