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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 23, 2011
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    Generally, these plants take about 6 weeks to root in soil, give or take. I imagine this would apply for water as well, though it could be earlier. You'll have to be patient since cuttings may not show any root development at all and then pop up all at once when you least expect.

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    Nikki on
    May 29, 2011
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    Nikki on
    May 30, 2011
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    If you cut your plant back, you may actually see an increase in growth. Prune your Photinia anytime between spring and early fall, with late spring/early summer more acceptable. Red Tips are excellent candidates for rejuvenation pruning. To rejuvenate the plant, cut it all the way back to the ground...to about 6 inches from the ground. It should grow back nicely and you can expect to see 3 to 4 feet of new growth the very first year.

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    Nikki on
    June 3, 2011
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    Nikki on
    June 5, 2011
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    On average, these shrubs grow to about 8-10 feet tall with a similar spread if kept unpruned.

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    Nikki on
    June 14, 2011
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    It will need protection in severe cold. They are generally hardy only to 0 degrees F. Growing zones for your state range anywhere from 3-5 (eastern parts include some Zone 6). This being the case, I would suggest growing the shrub in a container, which can be overwintered indoors, or the garage.

    You can prune it back anytime between spring and fall, with late spring/early summer being the most ideal. This article will also help:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/photinia/growing-red-tip-photinia.htm

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    July 1, 2011
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    It may be an issue where they are not getting quite enough light. This would suppress blooming and would also slow the growth. They may also be lacking nutrients.

    This article has some other suggestions on why it may not be blooming:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-not-blooming.htm

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