Appraising My Annual Vines
Every summer, I try an assortment of annual vines to meet various needs around my landscape. Several have become such useful additions that I begin to wish they were perennial. Purple hyacinth bean (Dolichos lablab): I used this plant for quick ... [... more]
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Boston Ivy
Reddish-bronze new growth turns glossy, dark green in summer and changes to orange-red in fall. This vine bears clusters of blue-black berries. Tolerates city conditions, but is less tolerant of drought, heat, and sun than Virginia Creeper. Has ... [... more]
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Trumpet Creeper, Trumpet Vine
Summer foliage is dark green. Trumpet-shaped flowers range from yellow to orange to red and bloom in summer. Tying heavy branches to a sturdy support and thinning vine in early spring prevents strong winds from tearing it down. Pinch back tips ... [... more]
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China Fleece Vine, Silver-Lace Vine
Dense foliage of this vine is bright green in summer. Long clusters of small, white flowers bloom in summer and last for over two months. Suggested uses for this plant include climbing vine, screen (with support) and specimen plant. Transplants ... [... more]
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Ornamental Perennial Vines
Most perennial vines are woody or semiwoody climbing or trailing plants. Like shrubs, trees, and ground covers, vines can be important to any garden landscape. Each species and variety of vine possesses distinctive characteristics which make it ... [... more]
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Selecting Ornamental Vines
Vines serve many useful landscaping purposes. Where space is limited, vines may be used as dividers or barriers. They can screen unsightly views or provide privacy for the patio or porch. The monotony of a long fence or blank wall may be broken ... [... more]
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American Bittersweet
Summer foliage is green. The fruit consists of reddish-yellow capsules which split open in early fall exposing red berries. Fruit forms on female plants only. Plant both male and female plants to ensure fruit set. Plants grow rapidly, once the ... [... more]
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Virginia Creeper, Woodbine
The compound leaves of this vine are green in summer and turn red in fall. Blue-black, pea-sized berries appear in fall. Attaches itself to brick, stone, or trees by means of adhesive disks and aerial rootlets, which can be damaging to ... [... more]
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English Ivy
Height: 4 to 6 inches as a ground cover, 20 to 50 feet as a climbing vine Plant in the spring in a shady location with a fairly moist soil, well-supplied with organic material. For quick coverage within one year, space plants one foot apart. ... [... more]
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Climbing Hydrangea
An excellent landscape vine with glossy, dark green foliage and large, flat-topped flower clusters in summer which last two or more weeks. Difficult to establish. However, once roots become well established, growth is quite vigorous. Requires ... [... more]
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Japanese Wisteria
Shiny, bright green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Fragrant, pea-like flowers bloom in clusters 8 to 36 inches long. Suggested uses for this plant include climbing vine, specimen plant, and screen (with support). For best results, transplant in ... [... more]
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Jackman Clematis
Summer foliage is bright green. Large flowers of various colors, sizes, and shapes bloom from spring to fall frost depending on variety. Plant in location where roots are shaded, but the vine is in full sun. While pruning time varies due to ... [... more]
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