Variegated Virginia Creeper Has Not Yet Budded Out

Question From: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Q: I have a variegated virginia creeper and it has yet to bud out. All my other plants and trees are fully budded out. Is it dead. I can cut the limbs and they are very green but not buds.

A: Be patient Connie and see what happens. It may be delayed as a result of winter stress. Now is not the time to kill it with kindness - too much water and fertilizer. Best And Happy Yardening, Nancy