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Climbing Vines

Q. What climbing vine would you suggest to grow on a trellis attached to a limestone house facing a south and a west wall?
Columbus, Indiana
A. There are a few controlled growth honeysuckles that would work, such as John Clayton, Blanch Sandman or Goldflame. Also, the climbing Hydrangeas such as Hydrangea petiolaris and Schizophragma hydrangenoides.
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Blooming Endless Summer Hydrangea

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Q. I planted Hydrangea Endless Summer Macrophylla mophead three years ago. Bloomed first year and hasn’t bloomed since. Plant looks great. Any ideas?
Gibson, Illinois
A. Hydrangeas not blooming after planting is very common. The plant spends its energy on providing the plant with new leaves and growth once it is moved [...]

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