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Sat, Apr 16, 05 at 14:22
| I have a very healthy trumpet vine...4 years old that sends out lovely, healthy vines but I have never had one bloom. I cut it back to 6-9 inches each spring. Any suggestions? |
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| You need to let the vine establish a woody framework on your wall/trellis. Then you cut the vine back to 1-2 buds from that framework - ie it flowers on new growth off the old growth. Also - It really needs the heat of summer to flower - you need it to be in the warmest spot in your yard - you are pushing it's hardiness abit. Finally be patient - woody vines often take awhile to get really well established. Good luck - Hummers love the flowers. |
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- Posted by lilyroseviolet Maine 4and 5 (My Page) on Mon, Apr 18, 05 at 16:58
| I am trying to do the same with honeysuckle and grapes. Would it help if I tied dried grape vines harvested from a previous location, and now I was thinking of using vines or string to train the vines onto my new outdoor open framed room. Now how do I find the right tree to grow from the center of four lattice walls with 2 4 foot side entrances. Mosquito season will be here soon. should I put the netting on it now and if so what should I use? (Did I just high jack this thread?) |
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