Is it possible that I have planted a clematis that doesn't flower?

[Twiglett]

friend gave me a plant last year labelled 'clematis'

I planted it and it has grown like a clematis ... but no flowers last year

and no buds this year

is it too early or do I have a leaf-only plant?

there are late flowering clematis.

It could just be taking it's time to settle in.

I have 2 early and 1 late flowerer. Both of my early ones have been in bloom for about 4 weeks now

does your late bloomer have buds on it though?

settling? does that mean it might take a couple of years .. this is 2nd summer

it might take a little time to establish

my late bloomer has nothing bud-like on it at the mo

thanks

so if no flowers by end of season I can assume none will bloom next and should replace

Where is it planted? Clematis like their roots in shade and their tops in sun, and may not flower otherwise.

Even if it's in the right setting, some clematis can take up to four years before they flower.

I have a Dec-Feb flowering clematis which did nothing the first year it was in and wasn't exactly covered with flowers the second year. It is making much better growth this year so hopefully come Christmas it will flower better.

It's prob just taking its time to settle in.

yes roots in shade, top in sun .. south facing garden ..its really growing at a huge rate and is all mingled with my jasmine .. but no flowers

4 years you say? hmmm

Yep, some can take four years - particularly some of the early flowering varieties.

While it's growing so vigorously is a good time to feed it, and it might encourage it to flower next year - after the first year clematis often grow better if you feed them. They like a bit of bone meal, although any plant feed (or even tomato feed) would do.