Question
I bought a clematis last year which came back with excellent foliage and growth but no flowers.  What should I do?

Answer
Hi Mimi,
Thanx for your question.  Does the vine get enough sun.  If it is too shady, the plant will not bloom or not bloom much.  It needs at least 6 hours of full sun per day.  If you are fertilizing your vine, what are you using?  Fertilizers that have a lot of nitrogen in them will cause all green growth and little or no flowering.  Make sure you are using a good clematis food.  Espoma Rose Tone is a food I see recommended but I have never used it myself.  If your plant is near the lawn and the lawn is subject to a lot of lawn chemicals, the nitrogen in the lawn chemicals could be adversely affecting the clematis.  Keep the roots cool with a good mulch of straw or leaves.  Clematis like cool roots, especially if you're in a place with very warm or hot summers.  Do yo know what type of clematis you have?  It may be a late summer bloomer and has not bloomed yet.  I hope this helps.
Tom