Id like something to cover a strong trellis while I'm waiting for my
clematis to do start picking up speed. If I plant a Russian vine in a
cntainer, will that limit it's ability to spread its roots to areas where
it's not welcome? By what method do these plants spread in unwanted ways so
that they become hard to eradicate? Is it via runners or what?

Thank you,

Jim

On 19 Mar 2012 16:27:48 GMT, Jim xzy wrote:

Id like something to cover a strong trellis while I'm waiting for my
clematis to do start picking up speed. If I plant a Russian vine in a
cntainer, will that limit it's ability to spread its roots to areas where
it's not welcome? By what method do these plants spread in unwanted ways so
that they become hard to eradicate? Is it via runners or what?

Thank you,

Jim

The main problem is that whatever you grow it in, the Russian Vine
will swamp your clematis which won't stand a chance. Patience is often
a real virtue in gardening. Anyhow, if you choose the right clematis
you'll be surprised how fast it will grow!

Cheers, Jake
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Urgling happily from the dryer end of Swansea Bay.

On Monday, 19 March 2012 16:27:48 UTC, Jim xzy wrote:
Id like something to cover a strong trellis while I'm waiting for my
clematis to do start picking up speed. If I plant a Russian vine in a
cntainer, will that limit it's ability to spread its roots to areas where
it's not welcome? By what method do these plants spread in unwanted ways so
that they become hard to eradicate? Is it via runners or what?

Thank you,

Jim

I'd do Sweet Peas, cheaper, easier to get rid of, quicker results and it's not Russian Vine.

Rod

Rod wrote in
news:27474332.616.1332183784803.JavaMail.geo-discussion-forums@vbhz5:

I'd do Sweet Peas, cheaper, easier to get rid of, quicker results and
it's not Russian Vine.

Thanks for the suggestion. I haven't found a variety of sweet pea that
grows tall enough; I need something that grows 12 ft at least.

Jim

On Mar 20, 1:10*pm, Jim xzy wrote:
Rod wrote innews:27474332.616.1332183784803.JavaMail.geo-discussion-forums@vbhz5:

I'd do Sweet Peas, cheaper, easier to get rid of, quicker results and
it's not Russian Vine.

Thanks for the suggestion. I haven't found a variety of sweet pea that
grows tall enough; I need something that grows 12 ft at least.

Jim

I remember planting a Russian vine to cover a couple of old Pig Sties,
it was year 4 before it decided to put on any real growth, just around
6 ft in the first 3 years,

Dave Hill wrote in news:58ae4e2b-93bd-407e-
:

Thanks for the suggestion. I haven't found a variety of sweet pea that
grows tall enough; I need something that grows 12 ft at least.

Jim

I remember planting a Russian vine to cover a couple of old Pig Sties,
it was year 4 before it decided to put on any real growth, just around
6 ft in the first 3 years,

Thanks for that; it makes me conclude that my Russian vine idea would be a
waste of time. I may as well wait for the clematis to get going.

Jim