An abundance of flowers can be expected
The real hawthorn, in Latin Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet', is actually a blooming fellow. And actually it doesn't need a lot of care for the plentiful, carmine-red splendor. As long as the hawthorn has a reasonably species-appropriate location and is healthy, it should not withhold its early summer color from you.
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Possible inhibiting factors
Nevertheless, it happens from time to time that a hawthorn only blooms very sparsely or not at all.
Possible reasons can be:
- Not enough sun
- Too poor soil
- Cut back too late
Too shady location?
In general, the hawthorn thrives most splendidly in full sun. However, too little light can have a significant effect not only on the growth itself, but above all on the formation of flowers. Has the thorny shrub got too shady a place from the start? Or maybe the trees around him have grown over his head? If necessary, shorten neighboring trees that have become too tall. Moving the deep-rooted hawthorn is not recommended.
Too poor soil?
Like the hawthorn, the hawthorn also needs nutrient-rich and moist soil. If it is not saturated enough by the roots, it can of course also use less force to develop flowers. Provide him with good, ripe compost every year and keep the soil evenly moist.
Cut away flower roots?
The hawthorn tends to grow bulky and bulky when left. In the garden, however, there is usually not enough space or aesthetic tolerance. Especially when it is cultivated as a hedge plant or as a solitary ornamental tree with certain shape requirements, the Hedge trimmer(€ 77.00 at Amazon *) be endeavored. This in itself is also quite possible because the hawthorn is very easy to cut.
The problem: It must not be cut too late - otherwise you may inadvertently remove the early flower approaches for the coming year on the biennial wood. So cut your hawthorn into shape as soon as possible after blooming, i.e. in early summer. This gives you the silhouette you want without affecting next year's flower formation, the rejuvenating, revitalizing effect of the pruning can even have a positive effect.