Weeping Cherries Not Flowering

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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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