Pocket BotanistCheck these first
- Assess how much light the plant receives during the day.
- Check if the plant is still in its juvenile stage.
- Review your fertilizer routine to see if it is too high in nitrogen.
Likely causes
Insufficient Light
Most likelyHow to tell: The plant looks healthy and leafy but produces no flower stalks.
What to do: Move the plant to a location that receives bright, indirect light or dappled shade. While it tolerates full shade, it needs some light to trigger blooming.
Excessive Nitrogen
PossibleHow to tell: The plant is growing very large, lush green leaves but no flowers.
What to do: Switch to a fertilizer with a higher phosphorus content, which encourages blooms. Avoid high nitrogen fertilizers during the spring growing season.
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The list above covers the usual causes. Pocket Botanist looks at a photo of your actual plant and tells you the likely cause, how serious it is, and what to try first. Identification and a health check are free.
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When to worry
It is normal for young plants to skip flowering during their first year. Be concerned only if the plant is mature and has been in the same spot for years without blooming.
Stopping it coming back
Provide consistent partial shade and avoid heavy nitrogen feeding to keep the plant focused on flowering.
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Questions people ask
- Do I need to deadhead the flowers?
- You do not have to, but removing spent flower stalks can keep the plant looking neat. It may even encourage a small second flush of blooms.
- Does this plant bloom every year?
- Yes, it is a reliable perennial that will bloom every spring once established. Give it time to settle into its environment.
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