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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 16, 2011
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    Shading would be good or significant amounts of water would do as well. For early growth, I would recommend a balanced fertilizer once every month or two.

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    roseman on
    March 19, 2011
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    It could be some form of Lilac bush. Maybe a Lochinch Butterfly Bush? There is also an evergreen type shrub named Munstead Lavender that has fragrant lavender blooms. Do you have a photo of it to share? That would help alot in the identification of it.

    Stan

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    Nikki on
    March 31, 2011
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    Nikki on
    April 2, 2011
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    It may need some rejuvenation pruning. I would cut it back by 1/3 to a half. Also, give it some phosphorus heavy fertilizer. This will help with the blooms.

    This article will help with pruning:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/pruning-lilac-bushes-when-to-trim-lilac-bushes.htm

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    Nikki on
    April 7, 2011
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    It is probably a lack of phosphorus. Add a phosphorus rich fertilizer (normally sold as a "bloom boosting" fertilizer) to the soil. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/lilac/lilac-bush-not-blooming.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 9, 2011
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