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Posted: Aug/05/2008 10:57 AM PST
I have trumpet vines that I planted along a wood fence about 90' long. Planted about three years a go. Vines are growing well, but no flowers. Why not??? Will I ever get flowers? |
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Posted: Aug/05/2008 12:15 PM PST
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/homegarden/2 008080077_gardeneaston30.html "Q: We have had a "Madame Galen" trumpet vine for a couple of years in a sunny western location and cannot get it to bloom. It is doing well otherwise. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. A: It can take up to five years for a trumpet vine (Campsis radicans) to burst into bloom. It flowers on the new season's wood, but before it matures enough to bloom, it's best not to cut it back too severely in winter. Fertilize it lightly or not at all, for fertilizer tends to promote luxuriant foliage over flower. Be patient with your vine and don't pamper it; it does best in lean conditions. The gorgeous flowers will be worth the wait, for you and the hummingbirds. Remember when you handle this vine that all parts are poisonous." |
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Posted: Aug/05/2008 2:28 PM PST
I wish I could help you out, but I don't know how to get them to bloom. Mine bloom like crazy- I don't do anything special to them. In fact I actively try to rid myself of them as they are taking over the yard   Actually, they have good years and bad years bloom-wise. This year happens to be a good year. |
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Posted: Aug/16/2008 6:36 PM PST
I didn't even know that I had a trumpet vine until I came to this site. Mine have about 1 inch woody stalks at the base and I was cutting them back every year. Maybe that has something to do with it? Attachments:  |
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Posted: Aug/16/2008 6:40 PM PST
It could be bayou, as they bloom on new growth. Maybe that's why mine are going nuts this year too- I was trying to get rid of them all so they all got a "severe" pruning LOL! 
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Posted: Aug/18/2008 5:50 PM PST
i just planted mine back in march i thought they dies but about month ago they started growing how long does it take to get them big enough to even start getting flowers on them do i need cut them back to the grown or let them keeep growing i have 6 vines around my porch i ordered i hope to have beautiful flowers praying lol trumpet vines what mine called i live in ky |
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