I have had 3 snowball bushes planted in the same spot for 2 and half years and they never have bloomed yet. They are about 2 feet tall, full of leaves, nice and full. But every afternoon they are in the shade and they wilt. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Help?
This article may offer some help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-not-blooming.htm
I have a well established snowball bush that flowers every year along branches but does not form the typical ball. What could cause this and how do I correct it? It is in full afternoon sun with only a small Hydragnea near it.
The plant is likely getting a smidge too little light, which is making it a bit leggy and causes the flowers to be looser than they should be. If you can thin the surrounding shade a bit, perhaps through selective pruning for nearby trees, this should help it tighten up the flower heads.
When do you plant them? It’s the end of February and still cold most nights but warm say in60 a lot of days. Except for lately it’s been cold Day time too. So I’m not sure
To be safe you will want to plant when there is not threat of temps in the 40's. This will ensure the survival of the plant. This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/viburnum/japanese-snowball-care.htm
How do you control the inch worms that hatch in the ground and then attack your bushes? They totally defoliated our snow bush last summer
You can try neem oil. This should be applied OUT of direct sun, though. There are many other options available. This collection of articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/
My snowball viberrium lost all it's leaves,. I thought it died but I noticed they are growing back.this is the second time this has happened.what is going on,?
Likely, overwatering. Unfortunately, your photo did not come through, so I am unable to see any damage. Extreme cold can do this as well, over the winter.
I would make sure to use fungicide on the plant and area around. Make sure that it only receives water when the ground has dried, very thoroughly, down to about 4 inches or so. Most of the time, they are drought tolerant and will not need supplemental water.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/biofungicide-information.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/viburnum/viburnum-shrub.htm
How to care for Artic Snow Jasmine Bush planted in a container.
Wrightia antidysenterica does best in a sunny spot with average, well-drained soil with moderate water and occasional fertilizing. In zones 10-11, the leaves are evergreen and the 4-5 foot shrub blooms with 1 inch white, star-shaped flowers year round. It does well as a patio container plant. Container plants need more water than those planted in the ground, so check the soil frequently.
https://garden.org/plants/view/157573/Snowflake-Wrightia-antidysenterica/
I have just noticed the leaves and snowball flowers look droopy. The tree was perfect last summer but now that winter has passed and the leaves have grown back. It doesnt look too healthy or happy. Any advise would be grately appreciated.
It needs the largest container you can handle. These viburnums can get very large. Try repotting into a larger container with well draining soil, and trim it a bit.
Here is how to care for a container viburnum and what kind of diseases can affect it:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/viburnum/container-grown-viburnum.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/viburnum/diseases-affecting-viburnums.htm