Yes ! These girls are fine, as a matter of fact, they're better than fine !! The pruning that you've done is excellent ! What you're seeing in "slow growth" is a direct result of the development of the new growth sites (apical meristem) from prunning. The plant is using all it's energy to grow at the new growth/bud sites ! THAT'S A GOOD THING ...he,he,he  So it looks like the plant has slowed down. It hasn't ! Be careful with ferts ! Do you have a plan for fert apps ? Throw some compost tea at them. Happy growin    Oh yeah, aerate that little one with a stake or whatever, to open it up a bit.