Why doesn't my viburnum flower?

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  1. ellenr

    ellenr Member

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    I've had it about 5 years. The first year it had a disease. The second year I moved it. The last couple of years - it looks healthy, it gets tons of buds, but no flowers.
    The only thing I noticed was a lot of ants on the buds, but I did not think ants caused any harm.
    It is in full sun. And I amend the soil with compost.

    I do not remember the name of the variety - something to do with blueberry I think.
    I live in Zone 6 if that matters, and everything else in my garden thrives. To my knowledge I have no disease or insect problem.


    thanks for any ideas,
    ellen
     
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  2. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Moving it won't have helped! It may need another year or two to settle in and build up enough strength to flower.
     
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  3. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Maybe it's V. dilatatum 'Blue Muffin'.
     
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    Maybe it needs a pollinator. Sounds like perfect conditions you have.
     
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