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Do hummingbird vines die out during the winter? |
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Q:Do hummingbird vines die out during the winter? I have nothing on my vines.
Hardiness Zone: 9a
Thanks,
Otis from FL
A:Otis,
Depending on the zone they are planted in, hummingbird vines will typically begin to bloom in the spring (May) and continue to bloom throughout the summer and into early fall (September). Not coincidentally, this 5-month period is when most hummingbirds are around. Each flower usually lasts for around 3 to 5 days. In the fall the vine's leaves begin to die back, revealing long pods that contain numerous paper-thin seeds. Once vines are well-established, they will easily reseed themselves. Hummingbird vines can become invasive in many areas if allowed to freely self-seed. You can help control them by collecting seeds each fall and pruning the vines back. Seeds need to be cold treated before they will germinate, so if you intend to save seeds for the following year, place them in a glass jar and keep it in the freezer or outside over winter. You can start new vine indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting, or sow them directly in the ground after danger of spring frost has passed.
Ellen
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About The Author:
Ellen Brown is our Green Living and Gardening Expert. Click here to ask Ellen a question! Ellen Brown is an environmental writer and photographer and the owner of Sustainable Media, an environmental media company that specializes in helping businesses and organizations promote eco-friendly products and services. Contact her on the web at http://www.sustainable-media.com |
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RE: Do hummingbird vines die in the winter?
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Post By bjbjerke@juno.com (Guest Post)
(05/19/2006)
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Please answer by E Mail. I live in Oregon and we have snow and cold weather. Sometimes down to 21 degrees or colder.
Thank you,Betty
RE: Do hummingbird vines die out during the winter?
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Post By Robbie (Guest Post)
(04/23/2006)
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Hummingbird vines do die out in the the winter, but always come back in the Spring from the abundance of seeds the vine produces. I pull my vines up after the first hard frost, and always have many new plants next year.
RE: Do hummingbird vines die out during the winter?
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Post By Irene (Guest Post)
(03/23/2006)
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Yes they do. Cut down your vines each fall but save some seeds for spring and start them over again.
RE: Do hummingbird vines die out during the winter?
Wow this sounds so nice.. I searched the WWW it says they are easy to grow .. heres the URL...
http://www.rushindustries.com/hhv2.html
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