6 Reasons Why Your Flower Border isn't Flowering (and How to Fix It)...

00:14 Sue Oriel, a flower farmer from Country Lane Flowers, explains that the number one reason for plants not flowering is that they are planted in the wrong place. Shade-loving plants will not thrive in full sun, and sun-loving plants will not bloom in the shade.

01:35 While older plants may produce fewer flowers, they can be rejuvenated by splitting them into smaller sections.

03:13 Deadheading is a big factor in not getting enough flowers. It is important to deadhead regularly, even if the flowers are just starting to look scruffy.

05:00 Pruning at the wrong time is a common reason for plants not flowering. Shrubs that flower early, such as philadelphus, should be pruned immediately after the flowers have finished.

05:49 Roses often don't flower because they are pruned too late. Most roses flower on new wood, so pruning in April can result in a loss of flowers.

06:15 Roses require regular fertilization to encourage blooming.

06:51 Over-fertilizing and over-watering can prevent some plants, like geraniums, from flowering. Some plants need a degree of stress to stimulate flowering.

07:59 Planting annual seeds at the wrong time can delay or prevent flowering. Annual seeds should be sown around March for flowers in the same year.

08:32 Some expert tips on growing specific plants like roses, irises, and dahlias can be found in the playlists at the end of the video.