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Today’s Walk

On my walk today

Many delights on the way

Lovely bouquet

Many surprises abound

New treasures are found

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New Post has been published on http://mostbeautifulgardens.com/2015/12/05/20140417-gorgeous-climbing-vines-to-plant-in-your-garden/

Gorgeous Climbing Vines to Plant in Your Garden

There is something magical about a climbing vine in a garden. Vines seem to have a mind of their own and go completely wild with just a little bit of love.A vine in the narrowest sense is the grapevine, but more generally it can refer to any plant with a growth habit of trailing or scan dent, that is to say climbing, stems or runners.How refreshing it is to sit under an arbor on a hot summer morning under a canopy of leafy vines! The climbers can hide unwelcome features, cover bare walls and fences, and lend an air of wildness to even the most staid landscape And if these vines produce gorgeous, fragrant flowers or delicious grapes as well as cooling shade, well, all the better. Best of all most vines are easy to grow whether they’re flowering or foliage-focused, perennial or annual, grown from seed or purchased as seedlings. We chose six climbing vines to introduce to you. In order to successfully use vines and other climbers, you must first understand the best growing condition for each particular type of plant.

Sweet Pea Vine

Sweet Pea Vine is a perennial which Thomas Jefferson grew, enjoyed, and called ‘everlasting pea’ in his day. The small blossoms of the perennial Sweet Pea vine or Lathyrus latifolus actually look like dozens of tiny orchids (about 1 inch in diameter). But unlike orchids, they are ready to face the elements of your balcony or terrace. Use perennial sweet pea to add color all summer long to small spaces. This easy-growing vine grows only six feet tall and produces pink or white flowers throughout the summer, although unlike the annual sweet pea varieties, its blooms are unscented.

Wisteria

Wisteria produces impressive amounts of blooms in lilac, white, blue, and lavender-pink in early summer. Better yet, it needs only moderate water and tolerates alkaline soil. Newly planted wisterias seldom bloom right away. Usually they take several years to settle in and begin flowering. Seed grown may take even longer.You may have to add chelated iron if the plants develops chlorosis, a condition where the leaves turn yellow but the veins stay green. Needs frequent pruning to train into shape, but not much fertilizer. Visit hrt.msu.edu to find out about this beautiful vine.

Trumpet Vine

Trumpet Vine is a perfect plant for attracting hummingbirds and bringing color to hot, dry spots. Add a summertime burst of orange, red, or yellow to structures with beautiful trumpet vine.Because it is such a vigorous grower and can become invasive, it is best planted in a large container beside the trellis or arbor. It is tolerant of a variety of soil conditions and of heat and cold. Needs moderate water in summer. Find out more at hgtvgardens.com and grow one in your garden.

Coral honeysuckle

Coral honeysuckle is a good pick for smaller-space another great pick gardens. This easy-care vine doesn’t grow quite as large as trumpet vine and his tube-shaped flowers appear in summer in shades of red, orange, and yellow. From mid-June through September, its trumpet-shaped blossoms can perfume your entire garden. Coral honeysuckle will twine around anything in its path, scaling a 10- to 15-foot trellis in a single season, and attract hummingbirds and butterflies as well. Learn more about this perennial at jacksonville.com.

Clematis

Clematis is a very vigorous vine which doesn’t just grow tall ,it also grows wide, ensuring full coverage. Few vines offer the versatility of climbing clematis. Choose from varieties that bloom in spring or fall or anytime in between. Clematis blooms in virtually every color, and this plant can tolerate most soil and sun conditions. Be careful to check how much space you have as some clematis need space, but others will grow happily on a terrace in a pot. At woollygreen.com you can get all you need to know about growing and caring for clematis.

Black-Eye Susan