May comes, May goes. Not a single flower appeared on the bush. Will it still come, or will it remain a blossomless year? The disappointment is great, as is perplexity. But there has to be a reason for it, and of course a solution too!
Why isn't my aronia blooming?
If aronia doesn't bloom, the wrong timing, too much fertilizer or waterlogging could be the causes. To ensure flowering next year, you should trim the shrub correctly, fertilize sparingly and avoid waterlogging.
What are the possible reasons why aronia doesn't bloom?
Let's assume that a he althy aronia plant was planted in the garden. Then threecare errors are possible reasons for the lack of flowers:
- Cutting at the wrong time
- too much fertilizer
- Waterlogging
If one of these reasons exists, the current flowering period is usually lost. But the following year can still be saved.
Why is the right cutting time crucial?
Awrong cutting time removes flower buds that would open into flowers during the upcoming flowering period. Because Aronia already forms this in autumn. After pruning in the first few years, it is only thinned out if necessary in late autumn or early winter. If you do not attach importance to harvesting the edible fruits, you should cut them immediately after the flowering period. This way you don't endanger the flower.
How can waterlogging be prevented?
If the waterlogging is caused by too much hot water,Reluctance when watering is now recommended. In the future, Aronia should only be watered if there is a long dry phase. The problem becomes more serious if it has not been given an optimal location. A permeable mixture of clay soil and sandy soil is ideal. It is difficult to transplant after about three years of standing because Aronia has deep roots.
How often and how much should you fertilize so that Aronia blooms?
More fertilizer, more flowers? Not at all! The aronia uses a generous supply of nutrients for strong growth and abundant flowering. Fertilize only when necessary. The condition of the soil plays a decisive role in how often and how much. If the soil is poor and sandy, it needs to be fertilized more often, fertile soilonly rarely If you have overdone fertilizing and the shrub is not blooming as a result, take a longer break from fertilizing.
When should Aronia actually open its flowers?
If no flower buds appear on the aronia bush by the beginning of May, everything is still fine. Unlike many garden shrubs, aronia does not bloom until late in the year. This is a reason to be happy because the flowers are hardly at risk of frost. But the flowering period should have started bymid-May. If not, it's time to investigate the cause.
Is it normal for aronia not to bloom in some years?
No Aronia, also known as chokeberry, blooms in its second year and blooms every year thereafter. From the sixth year onwards it can be considered fully grown, which means that many flowers can be expected. Deviations from this should be seen as an indication that something is wrong with it.
Tip
Only use organic fertilizers for aronia in the bed
Mineral fertilizer from the market is not suitable for supplying aronia. Its nutrients are available immediately and in large quantities. An organic fertilizer that decomposes slowly is better. For example compost, stable manure or horn shavings. Only potted specimens are supplied with berry fertilizer monthly during the growing season.
