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by lwilk56 on September 05, 2005 10:10 AM
I have a Hydreanga that is 3 years old. It was in bloom when I planted it. But it has not bloomed since. The leaves are big and beautiful, no blooms. What to do????? [perplexed] [thinker]

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by Longy on September 09, 2005 03:04 AM
Give it a feed with a fertiliser with less nitrogen. A tomato food or similar would probably be OK as it is high in potassium and designed to promote flowering and fruiting. Alternatively use a mix of 2 handfuls of bone meal, 1 handful sulphate of potash and a tablespoon of magnesium sulphate. Spread at the rate of a handful to the square yard. Water very well before and after.

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by lwilk56 on September 11, 2005 10:27 AM
Thank you I will try that. Do I need to wait until spring to do this?

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by Longy on September 12, 2005 06:40 PM
If the growth season is over, then leave it until it is ready to shoot again. You will see the new buds on the stems when it is ready. If you fertilise when it is going dormant it will be wasted.

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