Less flowers on my bottlebrush this year?

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    Avatar of Rachel AndersonRachel Anderson
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    My bottlebrush was flowering beautifully last year, but this year there’s nothing. I haven’t changed its location or care routine – any ideas on what could be stopping it from blooming?

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    Avatar of Gary ClarkeGary Clarke
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    If your bottlebrush isn’t flowering this year, a few common factors could be at play. Pruning timing is crucial—if you pruned too late last year, you might have removed the new growth where flowers form. Make sure to prune right after flowering to avoid this.

    Nutrient balance is another factor; too much nitrogen can encourage foliage at the expense of blooms, so switch to a balanced or phosphorus-rich fertiliser. Weather stress, like late frosts or dry periods, can also disrupt flowering, as can inconsistent watering.

    Lastly, some bottlebrush varieties naturally alternate between heavy and light flowering years. To encourage blooms, prune carefully after flowering, feed with a bloom-boosting fertiliser, and ensure consistent soil moisture. Let me know how it goes!

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