By Jeany_beany1
United Kingdom 
I have a Virginia creeper usually spectacular but not this year .Very few leaves , though the ones in bloom look healthy enough ,very disappointing. Any ideas why this has happened and how can get a better show next year
13 Oct, 2013
Answers
Strange I have thought how vibrant the colours were on the ones I'v noticed this year,even if short lived (:0)
13 Oct, 2013
I've been told that for maximum seasonal colour change on trees you need a big temperature difference between day and night. If the same holds true here, could mild nights be to blame?
13 Oct, 2013
My virginia creeper has hardly changed colour yet ( P quinquefolia)
whereas the boston ivy (P tricuspidata) is a deep burgundy and cream
No idea why they are usually similar!
13 Oct, 2013
Mine is leggy and has few leaves. It is right next to a SW facing wall and the ground is still really dry - that is why I think it is water problems as that is what is wrong with mine IME.
13 Oct, 2013
Thanks for your comments folks makes me feel reassured that my creeper will be back !
13 Oct, 2013
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It has been very dry this year and I am guessing your climber is next to a wall. Has it been kept watered? Mu garden is still pretty bone dry.
13 Oct, 2013