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Non‑Blooming Clematis Vines: Fertilizer or Transplant Shock

Jan's clematis climbs well but stopped flowering after initial bloom. High‑nitrogen fertilizer promotes leaves over flowers; switch to rose food. Also, transplant shock can delay flowering until next year. Late summer is too late for blooms this season.

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