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How to Jasminum – Jasmine
Jasmine–botanical name Jasminum–is a vining tropical plant that is primarily grown for its clusters of tubular, star-shaped flowers that are often sweetly fragrant. Jasminum commonly has rich, deep green lance-shaped leaflets often with shoots that will twine around supports. Some Jasminum species will grow to 20 feet (6m) in tropical regions. Some species are mounding […] More
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How to Grow Tecomaria — Cape Honeysuckle
Tecomaria–commonly called cape honeysuckle–is a large evergreen vine or many-branched shrub that bears showy clusters of bright orange to red, trumpet-shaped flowers from summer through early winter. Tecomaria grows as a climbing shrub that sometimes in frost-free regions can become the size of a small tree. Tecomaria is native to South Africa where it grows […] More
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How to Grow Love-in-a-Puff — Cardiospermum
Cardiospermum–commonly called love-in-a-puff–is a tropical perennial climber that bears small white flowers followed by paper-like capsules that resemble paper lanterns–the puff in the common name. Cardiospermum attracts bees and is considered a very good pollinator plant. Cardiospermum uses tendrils to climb supports; it can grow to as much as 12 feet tall. Cardiospermum has attractive […] More
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How to Grow Hardenbergia – Lilac Vine
Hardenbergia is a shrubby vine with climbing branches that bears showy clusters of usually purple to lilac colored, pea-shaped flowers in early spring. Hardenbergia vines can grow 8 to 10 feet tall. They will easily cover a small trellis or fence. Where not supported, Hardenbergia can be grown as a groundcover and allowed to cascade […] More
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How to Grow Allamanda
Allamanda is a tropical vining plant cultivated for its large, fragrant, funnel-shaped yellow or purple flowers. Allamanda is covered with large blossoms for much of the year. Allamanda’s bright color, fast growth, and low maintenance make it a popular vine. It tolerates hot, sunny locations. It is a good choice for covering walls, fences, arbors, […] More
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How to Grow Solanum – Potato Vine
Solanum vines are members of the Solanum or Nightshade family. They are trailing and often twisting vines with clusters of white, blue, or purple flowers with yellow centers. Solanum vines can cover fences, arbors, trellises, or plants. They grow best where winters are mild. Solanum is a very large genus of about 1,400 species of annuals, […] More
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How to Grow Parthenocissus – Virginia Creeper
Parthenocissus includes two common creeping, vining plants Boston ivy and Virginia creeper. Both are vigorous, deciduous climbers that produce brilliant fall leaf colors of orange to scarlet. Boston ivy is the ivy associated with the Ivy League where it often covers brick college buildings. Parthenocissus are grown for their lobed of fully divided palmate leaves. The […] More
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How to Grow Hedera – Ivy
Hedera–commonly called ivy–is an evergreen woody-stemmed, trailing, or self-clinging climber. Hedera species have 3- to 5-lobed leaves which are sometimes variegated. Ivies have two distinct stages of growth. When young, ivies creep or climb; they have adventitious specialized rootlets for climbing or clinging. As adults, ivies produce aerial “bushes” often high in the tops of […] More
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How to Grow Actinidia – Kiwi
Actinidia — commonly called Kiwi–are woody twining vines that produce small, cup-shaped flowers in summer followed by many-seeded edible berries. Actinidia need supports to twine upon–a trellis, arbor, or pergola. They can be trained to cover walls and fences. Kiwi fruit is borne on shoots from year-old wood or older; to keep the plant productive, cut out shoots […] More
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How to Grow Bignonia – Cross Vine
Bignonia — commonly called cross vine–is an evergreen climber grown for its cymes of 2 to 5 trumpet-shaped flowers. Bignonia is a vigorous climber that can grow to 10 feet (3m) or more in a season. Bignonia is a good choice to train on a wall, trellis, or over a pergola. The shiny dark green leaves consist of […] More
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How to Grow Cobaea – Cup-and-Saucer Vine
Cobaea — commonly called cup-and-saucer vine–is a tropical vine that grows vigorously to 3- feet (9m) or more. Cobaea is commonly called cup-and-saucer vine because the 2-inch-long cup of petals sits in a large, green, saucer-like calyx. Cobaea is a perennial evergreen in its native tropical regions of Mexico and South America. In cooler regions, even parts […] More
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11 Easy-to-Grow Fragrant Vines
Fragrant vines are a good choice for arbors, trellises, and pergolas near outdoor sitting areas or entries. Fragrances in addition to colorful flowers and foliage make these vines a welcome addition to outdoor living areas. The vines listed here are notable for their sweet and sometimes even heady fragrance. Fragrance is often compounded in warm […] More
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