Spring 2008

Perennial vines are woody plants that can be trained to grow up a vertical support such as a trellis, arbor or post and many will flower during the season. They grow on a support by twining their branches or by clinging with tendrils.

Aristolochia (Dutchman’s Pipe)
Twining evergreen vine. Speckled flowers resemble curved smoking pipes. Large heart-shaped foliage. Well-drained, fertile soil. Fast grower. Needs support for climbing habit. Deciduous.
   durior – yellow-green and maroon veined flowers – heart-shaped dark green leaves –support on fence or trellis - 30’
Campsis (Trumpet Vine)
Vigorous, woody vine. Can be trellised or trained to a building. Showy trumpet-like flowers all summer. Well-drained soil. Deciduous. Prune as needed in late winter or early spring. Only flowers on old wood.
May take 3-5 years to flower. Easy to grow.
   radicans – large orange to scarlet flowers early summer to fall –   glossy compound leaves – 30’
   radicans Flaminco – fiery red, orange throated flowers July through Sept. – heavy, woody plant – any soil type – 30’h x 40’w
   radicans Flava – yellow flowers in mid-summer - 25-30’
   radicans Summer Snowfall (NEW) – variegated foliage – large  orange flowers – easy and fast growing – 30’h x 30’w
   tagliabuana Indian Summer (NEW) – massive display of orange-red flowers from July through September – vigorous – 40-50’h x 50’w
Clematis
Woody vine. Flower color, size, style and bloom time depends on variety. Attractive on lamp posts, trellises, walls and fences. Light, loamy, well-dug, rich alkaline soil. Prefers to have its roots in the shade and its foliage in the sun. Mulch roots well to keep them cool. Deciduous.
 Clematis Pruning Groups - After plants have been established for 1 year.
Group 1 - None - Flowers on last year’s stems. Only remove dead, weak or damaged stems.
Group 2 - Moderate - Flowers on last year’s stems.  Prune in April or early May.  Remove all dead, weak stems and just trim the remaining stems enough to keep it under control.
Group 3 - Hard - This group flowers on new growth each year.  In late April or early May, remove old growth to about 12-18” above the ground, giving the plant a fresh start each year.
   Ascotiensis – 9-10” blue flowers, red tipped stamens – June to August, September – 10-12’ (group 3)
   Bee’s Jubilee – 6-8” mauve pink flower, carmine bar – May thru June – 6-10’ (group 2)
   Blue Angel – sky-blue flowers, light central bar – ruffled edges June-September – 8-12’ (group 3)
   Candida – large, pure white flowers, yellow stamens – June thru July - 8-12’ (group 2)
   Carnival – 5-6” powder blue flowers, dark lavender bar – May thru June – 6-8’ (group 2)
   Dr. Ruppel – 6-8” light lavender flowers, deep carmine bar – May thru June – 6-10’ (group 2)
   Ernest Markham – 4-6” magenta-red – June & July - 12-15’ (group 3)
   Etiole Violette – 2-4” deep purple - June – July – 10-12’ (group 3)
   Hagley Hybrid (NEW) – 5-6” shell pink – June – July - 6-8’ (group 3)
   Henryi - 6-8” large pure white flowers with warm brown stamen – May-June - 10-15’  (group 2)
   jackmanii - 4-6” dark bluish-purple – June – July –12-15’ (group 3)
   jackmanii Superba – 5-7” dark blue-purple – June-July – 12-15’- (group 3)
   John Paul II – 6-7” soft pink flowers with deeper pink bar – June-August -10-12’ (group 2)
   John Warren (NEW) – 6-8” pink flowers, carmine edged sepals – June – July – 6-10’ (group 2)
    Jubilation (NEW) – 8-9” blue flowers, red stamens – June – July –10-12’ (group 2)
   Kirigamine – 6-8” purple, red stamens – May & June – 6-8’ (group 2)
   Midnight Showers – 6-8” burgundy black velvet flowers - June-Sept – 8-10’ (group 2)
   Miss Bateman – 4-6” white star shaped flower – June – 6-8’ (group 2)
   Mrs. Thompson (NEW) – 4-6” deep violet flowers, scarlet bar – May,   June & Sept. – 6-8’ (group 2)
   Mrs. P. B. Truax – 5-6” periwinkle blue flowers, cream stamens – May, June & August – 7-8’ (group 2)
Multi Blue – 4-5” double deep royal blue flowers – May-June and August-October – 7-8’ (group 2)
   Nelly Moser – 6-8” pale pink flowers, carmine bar – May – June –  6-8’ (group 2)
   Niobe – 6-8” deep red velvet flowers – June – July – 4-6’ (group 2 & 3)
   paniculata (Sweet Autumn Clematis) - abundant, small, very fragrant,  creamy flowers - Sept and Oct - vigorous - 15-20’  (group 3)
   Pink Champagne – 5-6” deep rosy pink flowers – blooms May, June and August, Sept – 7-8’ (group 2)
   Polish Spirit – 2-4” purple flowers – June – August – 10-12’ (group 3)
   Prince Phillip – violet purple flowers with red bar – May-June –10-12’
   Princess Diana – luminous pink mini tulip-like flowers – June- July 8’
   Proteus (NEW) – 6-8” soft pink flowers (double on old wood) – May – June and August – September – 10-12’ (group 1)
   Ramona – 6-8” lavender blue, red stamens – July-Sept – 10-12’ (group 2)
   Regency - 6”red with soft brown stamens – June & July – 8-10’  (group 2)
   Sapphire Indigo (NEW) – deep violet blooms all summer – ground  covering vine can be trained on a support – 3’ x 1’
   Snow Queen (NEW) – 5-7” white with blue margins, red stamens  May, June   & August – 8-12’ (group 2)
   Sprinkles - 4-6” magenta red flowers with white speckled bar – June-September - 10-12’ (group 3)
   Unzen - rich purple pink with darker central bars - May to June;  August to September - 6-8 ft (group 1)
   Violet Star Gazer  – 4” deep purple with white bar – June-September – 8-10’ (group 3)
   verticellata Polish Spirit – 2-4” velvety purple blooms in June thru September – 8-12’ (group 3)
   Will Goodwin - large, semi-double purple - June - July and August - September (group 2)
Humulus (Hops)
Twining vines with large, lobed leaves. Thrive in average garden soil. Train on a sturdy support for a vertical accent or grow along a fence or other horizontal support.
   lupulus Nugget (Common Hop) – 3 to 5 lobed leaves – light green hops in late summer - piny fragrance – cut to ground after frost –15-25’
Hydrangea  (Climbing Hydrangea)
Vigorous climbing vine that clings to surfaces. Slow growing, shrubby habit until established.
   anomala petiolaris – lovely white lace cap blooms – 60-80’ long stems
Lathyrus (Sweet Pea)
   latifolius – delicate rose, pink, and white flowers all summer long - requires support to twine around and climb - 4-6’
   vermus – magenta-pink flowers – 10-12”
Lonicera (Honeysuckle)
Beautiful flowering vines that can be trained on a trellis, fence or wall. Well drained garden soil. Prune after flowering. Deciduous.
   heckrotti Gold Flame – reddish-pink flowers with soft yellow throats all summer - very fragrant –8-12’
   Honey Baby – light yellow flowers with lush, sweet fragrance – easy to grow – good in containers – 3-4’h x 4-5’w
   periclymenum Harlequin – pink, white and green foliage – long, tubular rose color blooms edged white and yellow –10-12’h x 6-8’w
periclymenum Serotina - fragrant, purplish-red and cream flowers – deep green, red tinged foliage – brilliant fall red berries – 15-20’
   sempervirens Blanche Sandman – Part Sun to Shade - orange-red blooms, May to frost - disease and pest resistant
   sempervirens Dropmore Scarlet – orange-red tubular flower clusters – long-lasting red berries follow flowers – 10-20’
   sempervirens John Clayton – Native – Part Sun to Shade - yellow tubular flowers June to fall – red berries in fall
   sempervirens Magnifica – Native –Part Sun to Shade - bright red flowers – foliage  emerges red-purple, turns blue-green
   Yellow Climber – small yellow oblong flowers – mid to late summer – 10-20’
Polygonum (Silver Lace Vine)
Twining vine great for covering fences. Late summer showy, fragrant, white blossoms that give it its name.
   Silver Lace Vine – White – small creamy white flowers in late  August and September – prune hard – 15-20’
   Silver Lace Vine – Pink – same as above
Schizophragma (False Hydrangea)
Large lacy flowers in summer similar to hydrangea. Heart-shaped leaves with pewter mottling. Beautiful on brick walls. Deciduous.
   hydrangeoides Moonlight – vigorous woody vine – silver-dusted blue-green leaves – large silvery-white flowers – 30’
Wisteria
Showy pendant blooms in spring. Support on sturdy arbors and trellises. Well-drained soil. Fertilize sparingly. Flowers on last years growth so prune after flowering. Failure to flower is sometimes linked with buds freezing in winter, so plant in a protected area. May take up to 8 years before first bloom.
   floribunda Rosea – large soft pink, grape-like clusters in spring
   frutescens Amethyst Falls (NEW) - Native– non invasive – clusters of deep purple flowers  - blooms while immature – 15-20’h x 15-20’w
   macrosyachya Aunt Dee – lavender – early to bloom - 20-25’
   macrosyachya Clara Mack – white fragrant flowers – hardy - 20-25’