My Forsythia bush did not bloom. I purchased it from Lowe's last fall and it has not bloomed at all.?

When I puchased it it was dorment--with no leaves. Is it dead?

My Forsythia bush did not bloom. I purchased it from Lowe's last fall and it has not bloomed at all.?
Does it have leaf buds? Have you checked any of the stems to see if they are "green" and alive? If they break off, they are dead, and if there is no sign of life anywhere it is likely dead. Depending on where you live depends when they start budding. In Oklahoma they are in full bloom. h Forsythia are picky and won't bloom on new growth until the next year. So if it was pruned in the fall, it won't have any blooms, if it is in fact alive. Always prune immediately following blooming, so the new growth for this year will bloom next spring.
Reply:If you purchased it from Lowe's they usually guarantee there plants and you can take them back if it doesn't bloom. Pick off part of the bark and see if the inside is moist, and a greenish or white color, if it isn't then most likely it is dead
Reply:it still is dormant, it usually takes a year to 'settle' into its new home, mother nature will take her time to ensure you have many years of enjoyment from your plant, it will definitely flower next year,
Reply:This bush flowers in early spring so there is time enough yet for it to bloom, so be patient and you will be surprised.


The flowers on Forsythia appear before the leaves, which is unusual on plants, but that's the way they are.