'The Fairy' Rose Not Blooming Year 2: Tomato Fertilizer Boost

SE Ohio 'Fairy' Rose: Minimal Blooms in Clay Soil Near Barn

'The Fairy' rose year 2, minimal blooms. Red clay soil, near horse barn.

Possible Bud Freeze

• Spring cold snap or harsh winter → frozen flower buds
• Lose first flush, but second flush comes late July

Fertilizer Fix

• Watch nitrogen (promotes leaves over flowers)
• Late season: tomato fertilizer at ½ strength
• High potassium forces blooming