On 7/3/08 14:13, in article , "Nick
Maclaren" wrote:


In article ,
"Jeff Layman" writes:
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| The OP said that the fence gets full frost in winter. I wouldn't chance C.
| armandii in that position. And if it did survive, it would cover the whole
| fence, the ground, the next field, and half the county in a few years. But
| I'm not cutting mine down - it looks fabulous at the moment.

It's reasonably tough, and can be kept under control. I have one in
a space far too small for it, and that's a problem - but 10 yards of
fence should be OK.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.

Actually, how about good old Holboellia going down as well as up and along?
--
Sacha
http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our
children.'

In article ,
Sacha writes:
| In article ,
| "Jeff Layman" writes:
| |
| | The OP said that the fence gets full frost in winter. I wouldn't chance C.
| | armandii in that position. And if it did survive, it would cover the whole
| | fence, the ground, the next field, and half the county in a few years. But
| | I'm not cutting mine down - it looks fabulous at the moment.
|
| It's reasonably tough, and can be kept under control. I have one in
| a space far too small for it, and that's a problem - but 10 yards of
| fence should be OK.
|
| Actually, how about good old Holboellia going down as well as up and along?

It depends on how much early spring frost. C. Armandii is more likely
to flower if its buds get frosted - at least with me. But it would
cover the fence with no problem, in any case.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.

On 7/3/08 15:34, in article , "Nick
Maclaren" wrote:


In article ,
Sacha writes:
| In article ,
| "Jeff Layman" writes:
| |
| | The OP said that the fence gets full frost in winter. I wouldn't
chance C.
| | armandii in that position. And if it did survive, it would cover the
whole
| | fence, the ground, the next field, and half the county in a few years.
But
| | I'm not cutting mine down - it looks fabulous at the moment.
|
| It's reasonably tough, and can be kept under control. I have one in
| a space far too small for it, and that's a problem - but 10 yards of
| fence should be OK.
|
| Actually, how about good old Holboellia going down as well as up and along?

It depends on how much early spring frost. C. Armandii is more likely
to flower if its buds get frosted - at least with me. But it would
cover the fence with no problem, in any case.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.



Eddy is in Shropshire. I have little idea of the winters there but they
were bitter at my school in Worcestershire!
--
Sacha
http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our
children.'

Sacha wrote:
Eddy is in Shropshire. I have little idea of the winters there but they
were bitter at my school in Worcestershire!

About 425m above sea level. An inch of snow two days ago. Lots of
frosts. Ice on narrow hill roads can be a problem (best to keep to
longer flat routes!)

Eddy

On 7/3/08 16:44, in article , "Eddy"
wrote:

Sacha wrote:
Eddy is in Shropshire. I have little idea of the winters there but they
were bitter at my school in Worcestershire!

About 425m above sea level. An inch of snow two days ago. Lots of
frosts. Ice on narrow hill roads can be a problem (best to keep to
longer flat routes!)

Eddy

Then I think you must check all suggestions you receive for suitability for
your garden. Some years ago I lived in a Devon village where I could get
away with most - not all - tender things, while the other end of the village
could get ice and frost that lasted for days!
The Holboellia would probably not be happy with you.

--
Sacha
http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our
children.'