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Climber advice?
Hi Everyone
I am new to the forum and relatively new to gardening, my mission this year is to sort out my garden. I am wanting a climber which is fast growing, hardy, likes partial shade, ideally evergreen and if possible something which flowers although this is not essential. I know the Russian Vine grows quickly but its looks a bit too straggly for the 'look' I am wanting. I am leaning towards virginia creeper but I know this isnt an evergreen and doesnt flower. I am a bit dubious about going for an evergreen clematis as a clematis I had last year didnt do well at all. I have also come across the "Fire Creeper"? I am currently growing from seed some Cobea (sp?) plant but I would like something to cover my garage wall asap as it is very unsightly! Anything which would attract birds or give them somewhere to nest would be a great bonus! Any suggestions would be appreciated. Gemma |
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No doubt others will offer alternatives but these are (from experience) what I'd be planting. regards, Lannerman. |
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Climber advice?
On 3/20/12 4:37 AM, Gem wrote:
Hi Everyone I am new to the forum and relatively new to gardening, my mission this year is to sort out my garden. I am wanting a climber which is fast growing, hardy, likes partial shade, ideally evergreen and if possible something which flowers although this is not essential. I know the Russian Vine grows quickly but its looks a bit too straggly for the 'look' I am wanting. I am leaning towards virginia creeper but I know this isnt an evergreen and doesnt flower. I am a bit dubious about going for an evergreen clematis as a clematis I had last year didnt do well at all. I have also come across the "Fire Creeper"? I am currently growing from seed some Cobea (sp?) plant but I would like something to cover my garage wall asap as it is very unsightly! Anything which would attract birds or give them somewhere to nest would be a great bonus! Any suggestions would be appreciated. Gemma Star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) is hardy to about -8C. It is evergreen and will grow densely on a trellis. Against a wall, it will need some kind of support, either being tied to the wall or else growning on some kind of mesh hanging from the top of the wall. It blooms repeatedly from late spring into early autumn, with small white, star-like flowers that have a greate perfume. The plant prefers sun or partial shade. T. asiaticum is slightly more hardy than T. jasminoides. -- David E. Ross Climate: California Mediterranean, see http://www.rossde.com/garden/climate.html Gardening diary at http://www.rossde.com/garden/diary |
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