Hi, Sheila, This is a tough one because these are pretty forgiving plants. They perform best—bloom best—in full sun but tolerate part shade. (Perhaps only a little "part shade.") The do not like to sit in water, so well draining soil is important, and good quality—loamy or composted—soil helps. And add a shovelful of compost at the base in spring.
That's all we can say. The plant may have needed time to become established. Check these steps and see how it goes next year. (Yea, it is a long way off but never give up!)
Hi, Sheila, This is a tough one because these are pretty forgiving plants. They perform best—bloom best—in full sun but tolerate part shade. (Perhaps only a little "part shade.") The do not like to sit in water, so well draining soil is important, and good quality—loamy or composted—soil helps. And add a shovelful of compost at the base in spring.
That's all we can say. The plant may have needed time to become established. Check these steps and see how it goes next year. (Yea, it is a long way off but never give up!)