I have a climbing hydrangea I planted two years ago. It is in a southern exposure but has shady from a large maple tree during part of the day. It has not bloomed at all although it has lots of healthy foliage and is climbing really well on the trellis and wall where is planted. What can I do so that it will flower next spring? Hydrangea Lover Aurora Ontario
This article will help you pinpoint the cause.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-not-blooming.htm
It doesn't bloom... It is 9 yrs old ...It gets buds but no blooms.
This is a common issue with climbing hydrangeas. many times it will be reluctant to bloom, if the plant has too many vines to support. You should cut some of the less established vines after the bloom buds stop forming. I noticed the cleome near it is in bloom, which leads me to believe that there is sufficient nutrients in the soil to support blooming. One more option is to apply dolomitic lime to the soil, which will control the pH of the soil, and sometimes that is all that is the issue. Otherwise, if you are in doubt of the fertility of the soil, you may feed with a general purpose fertilizer. Here is a link that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/climbing-hydrangea/climbing-hydrangea-wont-bloom.htm
I've had this climber in my garden 5 years No blooms ever Lots of growth with last summers plentiful rain Want to prune But how and when?
Sometimes these are just reluctant to bloom, and have dry spells that can last several seasons or years. There are a few things you can do to help out, though. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/climbing-hydrangea/climbing-hydrangea-wont-bloom.htm
And Here is an article on pruning them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/climbing-hydrangea/climbing-hydrangea-pruning.htm
I have a beautiful climbing hydrangea that is twenty-five years old and probably as many feet tall. It is on the north side of my brick house and just this morning (late November), my son noticed white spots on the leaves from about eye level to the ground. He thought it was a fungus, but it looks like (indoor) mealybugs, although I do not have any houseplants at the moment. I haven't introduced any new plants. Should I (1) spray with something; (2) fortify the soil with a product; (3) remove all diseased leaves; (4) cut it down, and if so, how short and how can I help it heal from the shock at this late date in the Northeast (NJ)? I also have an 80-year-old rhododendron in the area that I would be crushed to have get sick from this plant. And lastly, the 25-year-old purple wisteria that covers the trellis is there too. Help, please!!
Most of the time, diseases are plant specific. Usually these will not cross over to another species. The best thing to do would be to apply wettable sulfur to the area. This will kill off any infection to the soil. Here is a link that will give you more ways to make your own pesticides at home: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/
I have brought a Hydrangea petiolaris, self clinging, with glossy, green leaves. Will it grow well in a large tub in front of the garage wall? Also which soil is best.
If you are growing it in a large bathing tub with a very good drainage hole. And if you grow it in slightly acidic soil that has lots of organic matter and good drainage. If you grow it in a shaded area (preferably a north-facing area), you should do fine, but, you'll need to make sure that you water your hydrangea whenever the soil gets dry--especially during the summer.
Hello all, as an update to a previous question my unidentified climbing plant has now grown some leaves that I hope might help people identify which variety of Clematis if indeed it is clematis this plant is. It has also produced a Seedy looking head. Still no flowers and wondered also if anyone could offer advice on getting it to bloom. See you here previous question : https://questions.gardeningknowhow.com/unidenified-climbing-plant Thanks in advance :) Photos below
I see! This appears to be a climbing hydrangea. Its scientific name is Hydrangea anomola. This article will help you care for it: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/climbing-hydrangea/growing-climbing-hydrangeas.htm
Hello all, as an update to a previous question my unidentified climbing plant has now grown some leaves that I hope might help people identify which variety of Clematis if indeed it is clematis this plant is. It has also produced a Seedy looking head. Still no flowers and wondered also if anyone could offer advice on getting it to bloom. See you here previous question : https://questions.gardeningknowhow.com/unidenified-climbing-plant Thanks in advance :) Photos below
I have answered this in the first update. This seems to be a duplicate.