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When in doubt, the best time to prune is during or right after blooming. I like to prune during the blooming time because then I can bring the beautiful blooms into the house.
The rule is if it flowers before July prune after flowering.
If it flowers after July prune it the following Spring.
This works.
If you prune during blooming you will cut the flowers off.
Shrubery which bloom such as lilacs and azaleas should be pruned after thet are through blooming before they begin to set new buds for the next season.