why no flowers?
By Digby
United Kingdom 
Planted this shrub last year. It is very healthy and has grown a lot in 1 year. I am wondering why not a single flower appeared this year. Live in the Western Isles.
On plant
Olearia
3 Oct, 2009
Answers
Likes full sun, fertile well-drained soil. Flowers July/August and its fully hardy. Did you prune it last year? I think it needs pruning to encourage flowering? (usually this is done after flowering)
3 Oct, 2009
If its only a year old, it won't need pruning, Digby. Agree with Volunteer - time!
3 Oct, 2009
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It probably needs older wood to flower on, be patient, maybe next year.
3 Oct, 2009