Do some OGR not bloom the first year?
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Do bands generally bloom the first year?
Comments (10)It probably depends on the variety. Hettie and Awakening bloomed in their pots. Hettie rapidly grew way beyond a band. The others are sluggish. I think I wouldn't normally buy bands unless it was the only way or an exceptional outlet you know you will send you quality plants. It takes them too long to do much. Except Hettie. There seems to be a fine line between bands and some young roses like my Graham Thomas last year and my two Reine des Violettes this year. The latter weren't in very good shape when they arrived yesterday, but they will replace them if they don't come round by fall which is nice. I wanted them so badly, I'm willing to accept them as they are, and I wanted ones from that particular seller because not all are predictably the same even if they are named the same. IMHO....See MoreFirst year bloom, do I do anything?
Comments (2)After they've flowered, just cut off the spent flowers and they may bloom again. If you don't cut them off, they won't flower again this season. That's really all you have to do....See MoreDo you ever get blooms the first year?
Comments (5)I have several lists of first year blooming perennials, but this one by Raker is the most comprehensive I've found. http://www.raker.com/NR/rdonlyres/8A5B5F5F-E59E-4E2F-8FFF-1398268B3A01/0/FirstYearFloweringPerennialSchedule.pdf...See MoreDo Ruby Regis and Mont Blanc Lavatera bloom first year?
Comments (3)I started mine indoors mid April last year and once transplanted out, bloomed like mad all summer. Also, nutsaboutflowers, am unable to contact you via Gardenweb, I had left a post on your previous "let the ordering and spending begin post" March 5th re I have many other lavatara & Delphinium seeds which I would be happy to send to you - please see the post and let me know if you are interested as I have set seeds aside for you. Thank you Donna...See MoreTessiess, SoCal Inland, 9b, 1272' elev
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