Rhododendrons, Irises Not Blooming

Question

Strangely, both our irises and rhododendrons did not flower this year. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Since these are two very different plants that did not bloom, I suspect that you have an issue with phosphorus in your soil. Plants need phosphorus to bloom. Here is more information on that:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/phosphorus-plant-growth.htm

Have your soil tested to determine what is causing the phosphorus deficiency. You can also add bone meal (https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/bone-meal-fertilizer.htm) to the soil to add phosphorus.