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A.Several factors influence bloom
performance on climbers. First, is it getting enough sun? Roses
that come with an older home were probably planted when the trees
were small. As the trees grew, the yard dynamics changed.
Roses need several hours of sunlight each day. Next, when did you
prune it? For roses that only bloom in spring, avoid cutting them
in late winter, since they bloom on old growth. Finally, you can
promote more flowers by weaving the canes horizontally on their
trellis, rather than letting them grow straight up.
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|  Bulbine
(Bulbine frutescens)
Bulbine is a cousin of aloes and haworthias. It forms a tight clump
of
narrow succulent leaves.
Blooms appear from late winter through fall,
rising a foot or more above the foliage on long narrow stalks. The
most
common form sports orange and yellow blooms, but a pure yellow form
is also
available.
Bulbine does best in a well-drained soil in full sun or morning
sun. It is virtually pest and disease free and with moderate watering
will
stay healthy and bloom well.
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