I started this plant from rooted cuttings about 2 years ago, I think. It's in a container on my deck. It has never bloomed. Does blooming take time? Perhaps I should put it in the ground? I'm in zone 8 (Arkansas).

Katie - does the 'parent' plant bloom? You say cuttings so not suckers then?

I ordered this online and was sent a short stem with long roots. Perhaps that is the central stem, the tallest one. I have taken a shot of where the stem(s) meet the soil. Some look like suckers, but it's hard for me to tell. This plant is not shaped as I expected. I had a mock orange at another residence which more resembled a rounded bush. Anyway, there have been no blooms since I planted it. It gets full sun, well drained soil that is a mix of Ocean Forest and compost. Maybe too rich? Thanks.

I think it just needs to get bigger.
I grew one from cuttings off Mom's shrub, but cannot recall years to bloom. 2 years seems still young.

it will never be the happiest in a pot, but I think it should still bloom. However, I think it just needs some more time, also. If this is really only the second year and planted only in spring of 2023, expecting flowers in 2024 is way way too early.

Nellie923 said: Does blooming take time? Perhaps I should put it in the ground? I'm in zone 8 (Arkansas).

Seems like when I cut away the rooted limbs and replant elsewhere, they bloom when they're supposed to...
I think I'd give up on pot culture for this plant.

Yeah, pot culture is still unknown, but if stone divided his mock orange in early summer or fall, then his point is moot. A mock orange would have already decide it was going to bloom the following year before dividing. Replanting would not change that.

I will put it in the ground. How much room will it need? I think this is the broadleaf version.