|
|
|
7144 members, 153558 posts, 340 blogs
|
|
|
Rose of Sharon no blooms since I transplanted it
|
|
|
|
|
shirleyann
Just Arrived
Joined: 03 Sep 2009
Location: ontario, canada
Posts: 1
|
| Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 12:00 am Post subject: Rose of Sharon no blooms since I transplanted it |
|
I transplanted a rose of sharon a couple of years ago. I have done nothing to it as that is what I was told. For the past two years, I have had no flowers on it; it is not dead because the leaves are still growing on it. It is sad when I see others growing in full bloom but not mine. Any advise???? Thanks.
moderator's note: added a more descriptive title to topic
|
|
| Back to top |
|
eileen
Moderator & Resident Taxonomist
 Forum Moderator
Joined: 07 Feb 2005
Location: Scotland (Map)
Posts: 14179
|
| Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 12:14 am Post subject: |
|
Here's what I do with my Rose of Sharon.
In early spring I cut the bush back to 2-3 leaf buds on each branch and then put a layer of compost underneath and around the plant. Pruning ensures that the flowers will appear from the new growth later on in the year.
_________________
|
|
| Back to top |
|
Papa2mykids
On The Way Up
Joined: 19 Aug 2006
Location: Kentwood, Michigan
Posts: 123
|
| Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 12:49 am Post subject: |
|
Yes, I would prune it in the spring or late winter, as these shrubs bloom on currant years growth.
This should encourage bloom.
You may want to add a triple phosphate food (0-50-0) to really encourage bloom.
Ron
_________________
www.gardening-for-wildlife.com
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
You're looking at one of the many forums on GardenStew.com. Register for free to join in the discussion.
|
|
|
|
