I'm in my third season of organics in Grapevine, TX. My property is mostly shaded with Post Oak. I have a small woodland garden that I planted some various columbine in last fall.
The columbine was beginning to bloom this spring (May 1) when I applied Natures Guide alfafa-based fertilizer to the entire property. I don't think the Columbine liked the fertilizer. The leaves shriveled & yellowed almost immediately, maybe from direct contact with the fertilizer.
The plants have recovered nicely are lush and healthy-looking. But, no more blooms. Should they be blooming now? Should I do anything besides wait?
Less than spectacular blooms seems to be a recurring theme for me. I've dilligently ammended the soil since moving in 3 years ago. I have used foliar feeds most of time, rotating Garrett Juice, fish emulsion, homebrew compost tea, molasses, etc. and granular fertilizer 3 or 4 times per year.
Thanks for any advice.
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