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I need a plant to grow up a trellis....
Hi.
I need a plant that will grow up a trellis and have lots of pretty flowers. The spot has a a decent bit of sun in the early part of the day, but after 5 or so, it will be in shade more or less. I would like something that is easy to maintain and doesn't require more then the occaisonal watering and pruning. I would also need something that is easy to find. Something that I could get from home depot, one of you nice folks, or even order online. Any help would be lots of help to me. Thanks! =will= |
I need a plant to grow up a trellis....
You have lots of options. I'd recommend a passion vine, depending on the size
of the trellis you could also get a wisteria. The Natural Gardener and Barton Springs Nursery both have many varieties and very knowledgeable folks that can help you. Avoid the big box stores unless you know *exactly* what you're looking for. -- Victor M. Martinez http://www.che.utexas.edu/~martiv |
I need a plant to grow up a trellis....
You mentioned wisteria.
Unfortunately, I am limited to Home Depot and similar places. They had an "Avery Island Wisteria" there. Do you know off hand how that would do? You mentioned the size of the trellis. Is this a plant that would grow massive? Or just the opposite? =will= |
I need a plant to grow up a trellis....
will wrote:
Unfortunately, I am limited to Home Depot and similar places. why? -- Victor M. Martinez http://www.che.utexas.edu/~martiv |
I need a plant to grow up a trellis....
I am limited to home depot and boring places like that because I don't
have a very reliable means of transportation. I can talk a buddy into going to home depot with me and dragging me up there, the chances are that he will want something from there as well. Talking a buddy into driving somewhere that isn't very close to go look at plants probably wouldn't go quite as well. =will= |
I need a plant to grow up a trellis....
Wisteria is not, no, DEFINITELY NOT a trellis plant. It is an arbor of
substance, plant. It is a rampant grower and will grow through shingles into the house through the roof, easement or sidewalls. It's a very vigorous plant and needs constant attention and constant supervision! Another factor is that it may not bloom till it's in the ground for several years, up to 10. Trumpet vine is a very rapid growing vine, and crossvine is native and available at every Home Depot. Clematis terniflora aka sweet autumn clematis is another widely available plant which needs little care and is evergreen. Both require sun. On Sun, 5 Oct 2003 20:15:28 -0500 (CDT), (will) opined: You mentioned wisteria. Unfortunately, I am limited to Home Depot and similar places. They had an "Avery Island Wisteria" there. Do you know off hand how that would do? You mentioned the size of the trellis. Is this a plant that would grow massive? Or just the opposite? =will= |
I need a plant to grow up a trellis....
Wisteria is not, no, DEFINITELY NOT a trellis plant. It is an arbor of
substance, plant. It is a rampant grower and will grow through shingles into the house through the roof, easement or sidewalls. It's a very vigorous plant and needs constant attention and constant supervision! Another factor is that it may not bloom till it's in the ground for several years, up to 10. Trumpet vine is a very rapid growing vine, and crossvine is native and available at every Home Depot. Clematis terniflora aka sweet autumn clematis is another widely available plant which needs little care and is evergreen. Both require sun. On Sun, 5 Oct 2003 20:15:28 -0500 (CDT), (will) opined: You mentioned wisteria. Unfortunately, I am limited to Home Depot and similar places. They had an "Avery Island Wisteria" there. Do you know off hand how that would do? You mentioned the size of the trellis. Is this a plant that would grow massive? Or just the opposite? =will= |
I need a plant to grow up a trellis....
animaux wrote:
Wisteria is not, no, DEFINITELY NOT a trellis plant. It is an arbor of It depends on which wisteria you're talking about. The evergreen form is most definitely manageable as a trellis plant. -- Victor M. Martinez http://www.che.utexas.edu/~martiv |
I need a plant to grow up a trellis....
On Sun, 5 Oct 2003 20:15:28 -0500 (CDT),
(will) wrote: You mentioned wisteria. Unfortunately, I am limited to Home Depot and similar places. Ask about crossvine "Tangerine Dream" (_Bignonia capreolata _). |
I need a plant to grow up a trellis....
On Mon, 6 Oct 2003 21:39:44 +0000 (UTC), (Victor M.
Martinez) opined: animaux wrote: Wisteria is not, no, DEFINITELY NOT a trellis plant. It is an arbor of It depends on which wisteria you're talking about. The evergreen form is most definitely manageable as a trellis plant. Oh, I wasn't thinking the evergreen one. They seem hard to come by. Do you know anyone selling that one? Victoria |
I need a plant to grow up a trellis....
animaux wrote:
Oh, I wasn't thinking the evergreen one. They seem hard to come by. Do you know anyone selling that one? No, but we're looking for one. :) -- Victor M. Martinez http://www.che.utexas.edu/~martiv |
I need a plant to grow up a trellis....
Carolina Jessamine,(yellow flower-evergreen), Star/Confederate Jasmine(white
flower-usually evergreen), Butterfly Vine-Mascagnia (yellow flower all summer-will freeze back) .. "will" wrote in message ... Hi. I need a plant that will grow up a trellis and have lots of pretty flowers. The spot has a a decent bit of sun in the early part of the day, but after 5 or so, it will be in shade more or less. I would like something that is easy to maintain and doesn't require more then the occaisonal watering and pruning. I would also need something that is easy to find. Something that I could get from home depot, one of you nice folks, or even order online. Any help would be lots of help to me. Thanks! =will= |
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I need a plant to grow up a trellis....
On Tue, 07 Oct 2003 17:20:35 GMT, "Red" opined:
Carolina Jessamine,(yellow flower-evergreen), Star/Confederate Jasmine(white flower-usually evergreen), Butterfly Vine-Mascagnia (yellow flower all summer-will freeze back) Do you have any experience with starting seeds of the butterfly vine? Any tips? V |
I need a plant to grow up a trellis....
animaux wrote:
I'll let you know if I find it. Have you been out to John's place lately? The store is looking beautiful. I'm impressed. I was there yesterday with the We were there this past weekend, it is looking good. I particularly like the new location of the cash registers, can't wait for them to finish the project. Round Rock Garden Club. I am also looking for C.pitcherii or seeds...if you find any. Will keep an eye out. We only have a texensis form, it's really pretty and grows with absolutely no care whatsoever. Not even water in the summer. :) -- Victor M. Martinez http://www.che.utexas.edu/~martiv |
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