Why Won’t My Spiderwort Flowers Open

Question

The plants are thick with buds but they won’t flower. I live in buffalo ny

Answer 1

It will be necessary to maintain an acidic soil while also maintaining proper phosphorus and potassium levels. Acidic soil tends to allow nitrogen to be more available. Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/spiderwort/growing-spiderworts.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/spiderwort/growing-spiderworts.htm