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Jeanne Hannah commented on Karen Carns's blog post 'Mock Orange'

I don't fertilize and mine bloom...I'd just leave it alone!

May 16, 2011

Grant Hammond commented on Karen Carns's blog post 'Mock Orange'

Just to help that Hibiscus plant (and any plant for that matter) look for a organic product called "Atomic Grow" www.atomicgrow.info My Tropicanna Hibiscus has been on that product for years, Tons of blooms, no pest infestations, no…

May 15, 2011

Karen Carns commented on Karen Carns's blog post 'Mock Orange'

Thanks David for the info - I will give it a try this year, after the 'supposed' blooming time.

May 15, 2011

david w spikes commented on Karen Carns's blog post 'Mock Orange'

philadelphus are like wisteria, if propagated from non-flowering wood they may take a while-try pruning it very hard and making life a little tougher for it.

May 15, 2011

Karen Carns commented on Karen Carns's blog post 'Mock Orange'

It has been in full sun, and I pruned it in 2009, after what would have been the normal 'after blooming' time, had it bloomed. It may go away or just be a nice shrub if I continue to let it stay and keep it pruned.

May 15, 2011

Rich Bishop commented on Karen Carns's blog post 'Mock Orange'

A non-blooming Mock Orange is a new one on me. Mine are showing buds right now. Only thing that would not allow it to bloom is not enough sun, and they do well in half-shade, too. Try starving it…

May 15, 2011

Mock Orange

I have a mock orange which was planted in August 2007, and is healthy and growing, but has yet to bloom. Do I need to have it for a certain period of time before it blooms?

Blog post by Karen Carns May 14, 2011

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Which category best describes you?: Recreational Gardener, Garden Club

Skill level: Intermediate

What kind of gardening do you like to do?: flower, mostly perennials

How much time do you spend a week on average in your garden when weather permits?: 12 hours

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Mock Orange

Posted on May 14, 2011 at 3:40pm 6 Comments 0 Likes

I have a mock orange which was planted in August 2007, and is healthy and growing, but has yet to bloom. Do I need to have it for a certain period of time before it blooms?