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Climbers from Seed
My newish fence desperately needs to be clothed in greenery. I've planted
hardy wall shrubs such as pyracantha, quince, ceonanthus, jasmine, passiflora and clematis, but they're all still far too small to hide the fence. So, in the meantime I want mega-fast-growing plants to cover the fence this year. I'll be growing the plants from seeds, so I don't mind if they're annual. I prefer pink, purple or blue flowery things. I've chosen some fairly unusual, tender seeds, so can anyone tell me if these plants will (a) cover my fence this year and (b) even grow here in NW England? Rhodochiton Billardiera Akebia Asarina Eccremocarpus Cobaea Ipomea Or any other recommendations for mega-fast, cover-the-fence-this-summer climbers? Many thanks. |
Climbers from Seed
Why not plant a mix of Runner beans and sweet peas, plenty of colour, useful
crop and fast cover. And not expensive. -- David Hill Abacus nurseries www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk |
Climbers from Seed
On Sat, 31 Jan 2004 13:49:40 -0000, "Mel" wrote:
My newish fence desperately needs to be clothed in greenery. I've planted hardy wall shrubs such as pyracantha, quince, ceonanthus, jasmine, passiflora and clematis, but they're all still far too small to hide the fence. So, in the meantime I want mega-fast-growing plants to cover the fence this year. I'll be growing the plants from seeds, so I don't mind if they're annual. I prefer pink, purple or blue flowery things. I've chosen some fairly unusual, tender seeds, so can anyone tell me if these plants will (a) cover my fence this year and (b) even grow here in NW England? Rhodochiton Billardiera Akebia Asarina Eccremocarpus Cobaea Ipomea Or any other recommendations for mega-fast, cover-the-fence-this-summer climbers? Government surplus camouflage netting. -- Martin |
Climbers from Seed
Why not plant a mix of Runner beans and sweet peas, plenty of colour, useful
crop and fast cover. And not expensive. -- David Hill Abacus nurseries www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk |
Climbers from Seed
On Sat, 31 Jan 2004 13:49:40 -0000, "Mel" wrote:
My newish fence desperately needs to be clothed in greenery. I've planted hardy wall shrubs such as pyracantha, quince, ceonanthus, jasmine, passiflora and clematis, but they're all still far too small to hide the fence. So, in the meantime I want mega-fast-growing plants to cover the fence this year. I'll be growing the plants from seeds, so I don't mind if they're annual. I prefer pink, purple or blue flowery things. I've chosen some fairly unusual, tender seeds, so can anyone tell me if these plants will (a) cover my fence this year and (b) even grow here in NW England? Rhodochiton Billardiera Akebia Asarina Eccremocarpus Cobaea Ipomea Or any other recommendations for mega-fast, cover-the-fence-this-summer climbers? Government surplus camouflage netting. -- Martin |
Climbers from Seed
i have seen pictures of black eyed susan climbing all over someones
greenhouse in The Kitchen Garden magazine and i thought that was rather nice. And thats deffo a fast mover. "Mel" wrote in message ... My newish fence desperately needs to be clothed in greenery. I've planted hardy wall shrubs such as pyracantha, quince, ceonanthus, jasmine, passiflora and clematis, but they're all still far too small to hide the fence. So, in the meantime I want mega-fast-growing plants to cover the fence this year. I'll be growing the plants from seeds, so I don't mind if they're annual. I prefer pink, purple or blue flowery things. I've chosen some fairly unusual, tender seeds, so can anyone tell me if these plants will (a) cover my fence this year and (b) even grow here in NW England? Rhodochiton Billardiera Akebia Asarina Eccremocarpus Cobaea Ipomea Or any other recommendations for mega-fast, cover-the-fence-this-summer climbers? Many thanks. |
Climbers from Seed
i have seen pictures of black eyed susan climbing all over someones
greenhouse in The Kitchen Garden magazine and i thought that was rather nice. And thats deffo a fast mover. "Mel" wrote in message ... My newish fence desperately needs to be clothed in greenery. I've planted hardy wall shrubs such as pyracantha, quince, ceonanthus, jasmine, passiflora and clematis, but they're all still far too small to hide the fence. So, in the meantime I want mega-fast-growing plants to cover the fence this year. I'll be growing the plants from seeds, so I don't mind if they're annual. I prefer pink, purple or blue flowery things. I've chosen some fairly unusual, tender seeds, so can anyone tell me if these plants will (a) cover my fence this year and (b) even grow here in NW England? Rhodochiton Billardiera Akebia Asarina Eccremocarpus Cobaea Ipomea Or any other recommendations for mega-fast, cover-the-fence-this-summer climbers? Many thanks. |
Climbers from Seed
In article , Mel
writes My newish fence desperately needs to be clothed in greenery. I've planted hardy wall shrubs such as pyracantha, quince, ceonanthus, jasmine, passiflora and clematis, but they're all still far too small to hide the fence. So, in the meantime I want mega-fast-growing plants to cover the fence this year. I'll be growing the plants from seeds, so I don't mind if they're annual. I prefer pink, purple or blue flowery things. I've chosen some fairly unusual, tender seeds, so can anyone tell me if these plants will (a) cover my fence this year and (b) even grow here in NW England? Rhodochiton I'm growing it in a greenhouse in Leeds but it's struggling atm, so dodgy outside. Billardiera Akebia Asarina Eccremocarpus Still looking happy in the greenhouse, so might be possible south facing in a sunny spot. Cobaea Ipomea Will be clobbered by frost, and can be a bit slow to flower unless grown early and fast. Why not try Convolvulus minor - same family as the little pink weed, but it climbs to about 6 feet and has flowers in pink, purple and blue. Ipomea-ish in general feel, but tolerates cooler summers better. Apart from that, try some of the sweet peas and the other Lathyrus species. Matucana is an old fashioned highly fragrant sweet pea in two- tone purple. Lathyrus sativus has a variety with very striking steel blue flowers. Or a purple-leaved purple-podded climbing French bean - handsome, and you could eat it too. -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm |
Climbers from Seed
In article , Mel
writes My newish fence desperately needs to be clothed in greenery. I've planted hardy wall shrubs such as pyracantha, quince, ceonanthus, jasmine, passiflora and clematis, but they're all still far too small to hide the fence. So, in the meantime I want mega-fast-growing plants to cover the fence this year. I'll be growing the plants from seeds, so I don't mind if they're annual. I prefer pink, purple or blue flowery things. I've chosen some fairly unusual, tender seeds, so can anyone tell me if these plants will (a) cover my fence this year and (b) even grow here in NW England? Rhodochiton I'm growing it in a greenhouse in Leeds but it's struggling atm, so dodgy outside. Billardiera Akebia Asarina Eccremocarpus Still looking happy in the greenhouse, so might be possible south facing in a sunny spot. Cobaea Ipomea Will be clobbered by frost, and can be a bit slow to flower unless grown early and fast. Why not try Convolvulus minor - same family as the little pink weed, but it climbs to about 6 feet and has flowers in pink, purple and blue. Ipomea-ish in general feel, but tolerates cooler summers better. Apart from that, try some of the sweet peas and the other Lathyrus species. Matucana is an old fashioned highly fragrant sweet pea in two- tone purple. Lathyrus sativus has a variety with very striking steel blue flowers. Or a purple-leaved purple-podded climbing French bean - handsome, and you could eat it too. -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm |
Climbers from Seed
In article , Mel
writes My newish fence desperately needs to be clothed in greenery. I've planted hardy wall shrubs such as pyracantha, quince, ceonanthus, jasmine, passiflora and clematis, but they're all still far too small to hide the fence. So, in the meantime I want mega-fast-growing plants to cover the fence this year. I'll be growing the plants from seeds, so I don't mind if they're annual. I prefer pink, purple or blue flowery things. I've chosen some fairly unusual, tender seeds, so can anyone tell me if these plants will (a) cover my fence this year and (b) even grow here in NW England? Rhodochiton I'm growing it in a greenhouse in Leeds but it's struggling atm, so dodgy outside. Billardiera Akebia Asarina Eccremocarpus Still looking happy in the greenhouse, so might be possible south facing in a sunny spot. Cobaea Ipomea Will be clobbered by frost, and can be a bit slow to flower unless grown early and fast. Why not try Convolvulus minor - same family as the little pink weed, but it climbs to about 6 feet and has flowers in pink, purple and blue. Ipomea-ish in general feel, but tolerates cooler summers better. Apart from that, try some of the sweet peas and the other Lathyrus species. Matucana is an old fashioned highly fragrant sweet pea in two- tone purple. Lathyrus sativus has a variety with very striking steel blue flowers. Or a purple-leaved purple-podded climbing French bean - handsome, and you could eat it too. -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm |
Climbers from Seed
In article ,
Kay Easton wrote: Akebia Quinata? If so, it is very deciduous, not that densely leafy, but no problem outside. Its stems are fairly short-lived, but it shoots from the base and layers readily. It takes a few years to establish, and will not flower until then. Eccremocarpus Still looking happy in the greenhouse, so might be possible south facing in a sunny spot. It is. It dies down in winter, but will reseed as well as overwinter. However, it is tricky to establish. I did it once, but have failed several times since. It will usually flower the first year. Cobaea Very annual in Cambridge, and doesn't seem to flower until autumn. I don't know if it needs a long growing season, or is day length constrained. Ipomea Will be clobbered by frost, and can be a bit slow to flower unless grown early and fast. Which? There are lots, and most are strongly annual. The hardier ones will flower the first year but, as you say, some won't get there. Why not try Convolvulus minor - same family as the little pink weed, but it climbs to about 6 feet and has flowers in pink, purple and blue. Ipomea-ish in general feel, but tolerates cooler summers better. And various other species - I have never worked out how to tell them apart. Apart from that, try some of the sweet peas and the other Lathyrus species. Matucana is an old fashioned highly fragrant sweet pea in two- tone purple. Lathyrus sativus has a variety with very striking steel blue flowers. Agreed. Or a purple-leaved purple-podded climbing French bean - handsome, and you could eat it too. And, as someone says, common or garden runner beans. Tropaeolum major (nasturtium) is good, if you can find the climbing form, as is T. peregrinum. Again, both need sun and warmth. T. major is a good salad ingredient, too. Regards, Nick Maclaren. |
Climbers from Seed
In article ,
Kay Easton wrote: Akebia Quinata? If so, it is very deciduous, not that densely leafy, but no problem outside. Its stems are fairly short-lived, but it shoots from the base and layers readily. It takes a few years to establish, and will not flower until then. Eccremocarpus Still looking happy in the greenhouse, so might be possible south facing in a sunny spot. It is. It dies down in winter, but will reseed as well as overwinter. However, it is tricky to establish. I did it once, but have failed several times since. It will usually flower the first year. Cobaea Very annual in Cambridge, and doesn't seem to flower until autumn. I don't know if it needs a long growing season, or is day length constrained. Ipomea Will be clobbered by frost, and can be a bit slow to flower unless grown early and fast. Which? There are lots, and most are strongly annual. The hardier ones will flower the first year but, as you say, some won't get there. Why not try Convolvulus minor - same family as the little pink weed, but it climbs to about 6 feet and has flowers in pink, purple and blue. Ipomea-ish in general feel, but tolerates cooler summers better. And various other species - I have never worked out how to tell them apart. Apart from that, try some of the sweet peas and the other Lathyrus species. Matucana is an old fashioned highly fragrant sweet pea in two- tone purple. Lathyrus sativus has a variety with very striking steel blue flowers. Agreed. Or a purple-leaved purple-podded climbing French bean - handsome, and you could eat it too. And, as someone says, common or garden runner beans. Tropaeolum major (nasturtium) is good, if you can find the climbing form, as is T. peregrinum. Again, both need sun and warmth. T. major is a good salad ingredient, too. Regards, Nick Maclaren. |
Climbers from Seed
In article ,
Kay Easton wrote: Akebia Quinata? If so, it is very deciduous, not that densely leafy, but no problem outside. Its stems are fairly short-lived, but it shoots from the base and layers readily. It takes a few years to establish, and will not flower until then. Eccremocarpus Still looking happy in the greenhouse, so might be possible south facing in a sunny spot. It is. It dies down in winter, but will reseed as well as overwinter. However, it is tricky to establish. I did it once, but have failed several times since. It will usually flower the first year. Cobaea Very annual in Cambridge, and doesn't seem to flower until autumn. I don't know if it needs a long growing season, or is day length constrained. Ipomea Will be clobbered by frost, and can be a bit slow to flower unless grown early and fast. Which? There are lots, and most are strongly annual. The hardier ones will flower the first year but, as you say, some won't get there. Why not try Convolvulus minor - same family as the little pink weed, but it climbs to about 6 feet and has flowers in pink, purple and blue. Ipomea-ish in general feel, but tolerates cooler summers better. And various other species - I have never worked out how to tell them apart. Apart from that, try some of the sweet peas and the other Lathyrus species. Matucana is an old fashioned highly fragrant sweet pea in two- tone purple. Lathyrus sativus has a variety with very striking steel blue flowers. Agreed. Or a purple-leaved purple-podded climbing French bean - handsome, and you could eat it too. And, as someone says, common or garden runner beans. Tropaeolum major (nasturtium) is good, if you can find the climbing form, as is T. peregrinum. Again, both need sun and warmth. T. major is a good salad ingredient, too. Regards, Nick Maclaren. |
Climbers from Seed
Honeysuckles usually get going pretty quickly
"Mel" wrote in message ... My newish fence desperately needs to be clothed in greenery. I've planted hardy wall shrubs such as pyracantha, quince, ceonanthus, jasmine, passiflora and clematis, but they're all still far too small to hide the fence. So, in the meantime I want mega-fast-growing plants to cover the fence this year. I'll be growing the plants from seeds, so I don't mind if they're annual. I prefer pink, purple or blue flowery things. I've chosen some fairly unusual, tender seeds, so can anyone tell me if these plants will (a) cover my fence this year and (b) even grow here in NW England? Rhodochiton Billardiera Akebia Asarina Eccremocarpus Cobaea Ipomea Or any other recommendations for mega-fast, cover-the-fence-this-summer climbers? Many thanks. |
Climbers from Seed
Honeysuckles usually get going pretty quickly
"Mel" wrote in message ... My newish fence desperately needs to be clothed in greenery. I've planted hardy wall shrubs such as pyracantha, quince, ceonanthus, jasmine, passiflora and clematis, but they're all still far too small to hide the fence. So, in the meantime I want mega-fast-growing plants to cover the fence this year. I'll be growing the plants from seeds, so I don't mind if they're annual. I prefer pink, purple or blue flowery things. I've chosen some fairly unusual, tender seeds, so can anyone tell me if these plants will (a) cover my fence this year and (b) even grow here in NW England? Rhodochiton Billardiera Akebia Asarina Eccremocarpus Cobaea Ipomea Or any other recommendations for mega-fast, cover-the-fence-this-summer climbers? Many thanks. |
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