weeping bottlebrush not blooming

Watch Reply
More
Mark unread Print Skip to new
rylaff Niceville, FL(Zone 8b) Apr 19, 2004

I have a weeping bottlebrush (callistemon viminalis) that I have had for two years now. Several of my neighbors have them and they are in bloom now. Mine has yet to bloom. It gets sun until about 3 pm. Is it not getting enough sun? Anyone have suggestions? It looks healthy and has new growth.

Post #843783
Quote
djslocs Orange, TX(Zone 9a) May 16, 2004

I have been told that if you fertilize too much you will get leaves but no blooms,,,maybe that is your prob...i have one that is pretty much in full sun and I just put some cow manure around it and it is blooming and looking good so ar...DEB

Post #872568
Quote
Carter Houston, TX(Zone 9b) May 19, 2004

Is yours in the ground or in a pot? I've heard they won't flower in a pot (indeed, none of my potted ones have ever bloomed, while my ones in the ground bloom well). I don't really ever fertilize mine, either.

Post #875969
Quote
rylaff Niceville, FL(Zone 8b) May 19, 2004

It is in the ground. I did fertilize it a little but not much. Maybe it is not getting enough sun. It gets afternoon shade.

Post #876613
Quote

Post a Reply to this Thread

Please or sign up to post.
Back to Forum Homepage

More Trees, Shrubs and Conifers Threads

Go to all Trees, Shrubs and Conifers threads
BACK TO TOP