Question From:
Paula in Old noarlunga, Adelaide SA
Nature of problem:
I have two weeping cherries that I planted in June July, they are not showing any signs of sprouting yet is that ok
Type of Plant (if known):
Weeping cherry
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
Not sprouting yet
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
Sandy
How often do you water the plant:
Deep water once a week
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
Full day
What type of plant is it:
Weeping cherry
How long since you planted it:
June July 2015
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
No
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
Outdoor
Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
Ground
What other treatments have you given the plant:
None
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Other Comments:
Answer: Hi Paula, Weeping Cherries need a cold climate to do well. They need to count many COLD days before they realise it is Spring and then commit to flowering. Unless you get at least 20-30 days of frost, cherries will be erratic in flowering from year to year…Don