“I was given a small lilac bush years ago from a friend’s garden. Every spring I’m so disappointed to see no flowers. How can I get it to bloom?” asks Birds & Bloomsreader Georgette Jahn of Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania. Horticultural expert Melinda Myers: Shade and improper pruning can prevent lilacs from flowering. Make sure your plant receives at...See full list on birdsandblooms.com“When and where should I plant lilac bushes? Do they need full sun?” asks reader Elizabeth Williams of Portland, Oregon. Melinda: Lilacs flower best in full sun with at least six hours of direct sunlight a day. Plant your lilac in an area with moist, well-draining soil. They prefer neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Portland soils tend to be somewh...See full list on birdsandblooms.com“My lilacbushes have never bloomed. They get some direct sun, but some shade. The soil is acidic because of pine and oak trees. Is this the problem?” asks reader Joanne Eastman of Lovell, Maine. Melinda Myers: Evergreen needles and oak leaves have little to no impact on soil acidity. Plus, acidic soil would cause leaf discoloration and stunted gro...See full list on birdsandblooms.comJul 29, 2021 · When a lilacbush is notblooming, it means there are a few things to investigate, so let’s explore the issues in this article. · A lilac might notbloom for a number of reasons, including its age, its location, or small (or not so small) mistakes in care, such as using the wrong kind of fertilizer or not trimming it correctly. · Lilacs are cherished for their vibrant blooms and sweet fragrance, but it can be disheartening when your lilacbushfails to bloom. Several factors can contribute to this issue, and understanding these common reasons can help you restore your lilacbush to its former blooming glory. View allFeb 6, 2024 · Listed below are all of the possible reasons that can prevent a lilacbush from blooming, buds from opening, or just dying off before they get a chance to flower. · If your lilac isn’tblooming like you hoped, here are the most common reasons why—and what you can do about them. The lilacbloom is one of the highlights at the start of the gardening year. · When a lilacbush is notblooming, it means there are a few things to investigate, so let’s explore the issues in this article. · A lilac might notbloom for a number of reasons, including its age, its location, or small (or not so small) mistakes in care, such as using the wrong kind of fertilizer or not trimming it correctly. · Lilacs are cherished for their vibrant blooms and sweet fragrance, but it can be disheartening when your lilacbushfails to bloom. Several factors can contribute to this issue, and understanding these common reasons can help you restore your lilacbush to its former blooming glory. · Listed below are all of the possible reasons that can prevent a lilacbush from blooming, buds from opening, or just dying off before they get a chance to flower. · If your lilac isn’tblooming like you hoped, here are the most common reasons why—and what you can do about them. The lilacbloom is one of the highlights at the start of the gardening year.
