Hi.

I need a plant that will grow up a trellis and have lots of pretty
flowers.

The spot has a a decent bit of sun in the early part of the day, but
after 5 or so, it will be in shade more or less.

I would like something that is easy to maintain and doesn't require more
then the occaisonal watering and pruning.

I would also need something that is easy to find. Something that I could
get from home depot, one of you nice folks, or even order online.

Any help would be lots of help to me.

Thanks!

=will=

You have lots of options. I'd recommend a passion vine, depending on the size
of the trellis you could also get a wisteria. The Natural Gardener and Barton
Springs Nursery both have many varieties and very knowledgeable folks that
can help you.
Avoid the big box stores unless you know *exactly* what you're looking for.

--
Victor M. Martinez

http://www.che.utexas.edu/~martiv

You mentioned wisteria.

Unfortunately, I am limited to Home Depot and similar places.

They had an "Avery Island Wisteria" there. Do you know off hand how that
would do?

You mentioned the size of the trellis.

Is this a plant that would grow massive? Or just the opposite?

=will=

will wrote:
Unfortunately, I am limited to Home Depot and similar places.

why?


--
Victor M. Martinez

http://www.che.utexas.edu/~martiv

I am limited to home depot and boring places like that because I don't
have a very reliable means of transportation.

I can talk a buddy into going to home depot with me and dragging me up
there, the chances are that he will want something from there as well.

Talking a buddy into driving somewhere that isn't very close to go look
at plants probably wouldn't go quite as well.

=will=

Wisteria is not, no, DEFINITELY NOT a trellis plant. It is an arbor of
substance, plant. It is a rampant grower and will grow through shingles into
the house through the roof, easement or sidewalls. It's a very vigorous plant
and needs constant attention and constant supervision! Another factor is that
it may not bloom till it's in the ground for several years, up to 10.

Trumpet vine is a very rapid growing vine, and crossvine is native and available
at every Home Depot. Clematis terniflora aka sweet autumn clematis is another
widely available plant which needs little care and is evergreen. Both require
sun.


On Sun, 5 Oct 2003 20:15:28 -0500 (CDT), (will) opined:

You mentioned wisteria.

Unfortunately, I am limited to Home Depot and similar places.

They had an "Avery Island Wisteria" there. Do you know off hand how that
would do?

You mentioned the size of the trellis.

Is this a plant that would grow massive? Or just the opposite?

=will=

Wisteria is not, no, DEFINITELY NOT a trellis plant. It is an arbor of
substance, plant. It is a rampant grower and will grow through shingles into
the house through the roof, easement or sidewalls. It's a very vigorous plant
and needs constant attention and constant supervision! Another factor is that
it may not bloom till it's in the ground for several years, up to 10.

Trumpet vine is a very rapid growing vine, and crossvine is native and available
at every Home Depot. Clematis terniflora aka sweet autumn clematis is another
widely available plant which needs little care and is evergreen. Both require
sun.


On Sun, 5 Oct 2003 20:15:28 -0500 (CDT), (will) opined:

You mentioned wisteria.

Unfortunately, I am limited to Home Depot and similar places.

They had an "Avery Island Wisteria" there. Do you know off hand how that
would do?

You mentioned the size of the trellis.

Is this a plant that would grow massive? Or just the opposite?

=will=

animaux wrote:
Wisteria is not, no, DEFINITELY NOT a trellis plant. It is an arbor of

It depends on which wisteria you're talking about. The evergreen form is most
definitely manageable as a trellis plant.


--
Victor M. Martinez

http://www.che.utexas.edu/~martiv

On Sun, 5 Oct 2003 20:15:28 -0500 (CDT),
(will) wrote:

You mentioned wisteria.

Unfortunately, I am limited to Home Depot and similar places.

Ask about crossvine "Tangerine Dream" (_Bignonia capreolata _).

On Mon, 6 Oct 2003 21:39:44 +0000 (UTC), (Victor M.
Martinez) opined:

animaux wrote:
Wisteria is not, no, DEFINITELY NOT a trellis plant. It is an arbor of

It depends on which wisteria you're talking about. The evergreen form is most
definitely manageable as a trellis plant.

Oh, I wasn't thinking the evergreen one. They seem hard to come by. Do you
know anyone selling that one?

Victoria

animaux wrote:
Oh, I wasn't thinking the evergreen one. They seem hard to come by. Do you
know anyone selling that one?

No, but we're looking for one.

--
Victor M. Martinez

http://www.che.utexas.edu/~martiv

Carolina Jessamine,(yellow flower-evergreen), Star/Confederate Jasmine(white
flower-usually evergreen), Butterfly Vine-Mascagnia (yellow flower all
summer-will freeze back)
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"will" wrote in message
...
Hi.

I need a plant that will grow up a trellis and have lots of pretty
flowers.

The spot has a a decent bit of sun in the early part of the day, but
after 5 or so, it will be in shade more or less.

I would like something that is easy to maintain and doesn't require more
then the occaisonal watering and pruning.

I would also need something that is easy to find. Something that I could
get from home depot, one of you nice folks, or even order online.

Any help would be lots of help to me.

Thanks!

=will=

On Tue, 7 Oct 2003 12:42:11 +0000 (UTC), (Victor M.
Martinez) opined:

animaux wrote:
Oh, I wasn't thinking the evergreen one. They seem hard to come by. Do you
know anyone selling that one?

No, but we're looking for one.

I'll let you know if I find it. Have you been out to John's place lately? The
store is looking beautiful. I'm impressed. I was there yesterday with the
Round Rock Garden Club. I am also looking for C.pitcherii or seeds...if you
find any.

Victoria

On Tue, 07 Oct 2003 17:20:35 GMT, "Red" opined:

Carolina Jessamine,(yellow flower-evergreen), Star/Confederate Jasmine(white
flower-usually evergreen), Butterfly Vine-Mascagnia (yellow flower all
summer-will freeze back)

Do you have any experience with starting seeds of the butterfly vine? Any tips?

V

animaux wrote:
I'll let you know if I find it. Have you been out to John's place lately? The
store is looking beautiful. I'm impressed. I was there yesterday with the

We were there this past weekend, it is looking good. I particularly like the
new location of the cash registers, can't wait for them to finish the project.

Round Rock Garden Club. I am also looking for C.pitcherii or seeds...if you
find any.

Will keep an eye out. We only have a texensis form, it's really pretty and
grows with absolutely no care whatsoever. Not even water in the summer.


--
Victor M. Martinez

http://www.che.utexas.edu/~martiv