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Lemon Lace Vine
The Lemon Lace Vine, ‘Polygonum’, is one of the fastest growing vines. It can climb up to 25′? and has small, creamy white flowers that cluster the golden foliage. The flowers can bloom twice, in late spring and early fall and are very fragrant. ‘Silver Lemon Vine’? should not be planted where it can intermingle with other plants, for it can be extremely invasive. Plant this hardy vine in full sun and in a moist to well drained soil. Growing from 25-35′?, ‘Silver Lemon Vine’? is a winner all around.
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Passion Flower
The Blue Passion Flower, ‘Passiflora caerulea ‘Passion Flower’, also known as Blue Crown Passion Flower, is an extremely fast growing hardy Passion Flower that produces egg shaped orange fruits. The flowers are ornate, multi-colored, and have a minty scent. The fruit may be eaten fresh or used in teas. This fast growing vine may grow uo to 30 feet in a season. The foliage is smooth and glossy textured. In warm climates the Passion Flower will grow and bloom throughout the year. They are easy to grow in containers, but support may need to be provided. Be sure to water adequately to provide moist soil for best results. This plaant is attractive to butterflies, bees, and birds.
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Variegated Mountain Fleece
The Fallopia, ‘Fallopia japonica ‘Variegata’, is an very colorful clump perennial that is excellent for brightening up a shady corner. The new spring leaves are variegated pink and white. As the leaves mature thay turn a marbled white and green with pink hilights and red stems. To maintain form, this plant should be pruned back extensively every spring. The colorful heart-shaped leaves make this plant a favorite for cut foliage for flower arranging. The Fallopia will reach a mature height of about 4 feet and they will spread and make larger clumps each year, hence, the need for pruning if you want to confine this plant in a smaller area.
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Five Leaf Akebia
The Chocolate Vine, ‘Akebia quinata’, will grow to the size of its support structure, sometimes growing up to 40′? tall. This twining woody vine can also be used as a groundcover and should be planted in full sun. The stems are divided into five, or sometimes fewer, and the small stems meet in a central zone. Akebia has oval shaped foliage that starts purple and mature into a blue-green. Although flowers are unusual, they may appear in late March to early April and are fragrant.The fruits are purple-violet and will ripen in late September into early October. Akebia is deciduous in cool climates and remain evergreen in warmer regions. Because it is a rapid grower, one will need to cut back Akebia throughout the season and to the ground at the end of the summer. Plant this vine in optimal soil texture for best results.
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Posted on January 12th, 2009 in Vines | Comments Off
Ivy - Yellow Ripple
The Yellow Ripple Ivy, Hedera Helix, is a slower growing, prostrate variety with zig-zag stems.It has medium large, three- to five- lobed leaves, with each lobe drawn to a long, tapered point. The creamy yellow margins contrast with gray green centers.Hederas are one of the most useful group of plants for the garden that we have. The wide range of varieties now available give colour and form all the year round.
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