Japanese lantern hibiscus

Does anyone grow this plant? I purchased a small one from Logees and an just curious as to how big it needs to get before it will bloom.
Here is a picture from the Logees website:
http://www.logees.com/prodinfo.asp?number=R1330-4
Thanks!
Deb

Hey deb,

I have blooms from it when I am rooting it. They are still in the trays of root cubes and bloom all of the time LOL They dont have to be very big but you do need to shape this while it's young. If not you will have 1 or 2 LONG branches. The bush is wirey and you need as many branches as you can get.
Robert

Thanks Robert! Can you send a picture?

Hello Robert,mine have 2 LONG branches,is it late to cut im now,they are big more than 50cm now..

Hello,
I'll post a pic tomorrow when I can take one of my bush.

Its not too late to cut it back now. You have to stop the upward growth energy and put more in the lower part of the bush. Cut about 1/3 off each branch. Hopefully you will see new branching soon. When you do, let them get 4 to 5 leaves on them and them pinch the tips of them. This will create more branching as well. Stick the cuttings because these root easily. Then on the cuttings once they root and are planted groom them while they are young. Hope this helps.

Robert

Thank you wery much it is really great help.!

Olja