Tag Archives: vines

Clematis II

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

Clematis ‘Niobe’ (Fisk 1975) – A highly popular cultivar with rich burgundy-red flowers (4-6″ wide) contrasted by yellow stamens that looks stunning when planted with white climbing roses. It prefers part to full sun and blooms June to September. As … Continue reading →

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Fragrant Houseplants

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

Citrus limon ‘Meyer’ (syn. Citrus x meyeri) – A compact hybrid lemon (possibly crossed with mandarin) that bears up to 2″ wide fragrant white blooms emerging from purple-tinted buds. It is self-fertile and produces edible rounded lemons that are thin … Continue reading →

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Variegated Vines

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

Ampelopsis brevipedunculata ‘Elegans’ – A self-clinging deciduous vine with highly attractive deep green leaves, heavily mottled with white and pink (especially new growth). This variegated form of Porcelain Vine prefers part to full sun and also features contrasting rose-pink petioles. … Continue reading →

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Alba Garden Vines & Trees

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

Clematis armandii – This is an evergreen species (native to China) with fragrant white star-shaped blooms from March to April. These are nicely contrasted by the dark green tapered foliage, which emerges with a hint of bronzing. Clematis armandii should … Continue reading →

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Fast-Growing Vines

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

Polygonum aubertii (renamed Fallopia baldschuanica) (syn. Fallopia aubertii / Bilderdykia aubertii) – This deciduous to semi-evergreen vine (in warmer climates) has many common names, including Silver Lace Vine, Mile-A-Minute and Russian Lace Vine. The fragrant summer through fall white flowers … Continue reading →

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Species Clematis

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

Clematis montana ‘Broughton Star’ (syn. C. montana var. rubens)- A unique montana Clematis with double blooms of dusky pink with pale yellow stamens, contrasted by bronze-green foliage. The abundant flowers appear in May and June and like the rest of … Continue reading →

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Annual Vines

Posted on October 16, 2011 by

Thunbergia alata – Black-Eyed Susan Vine is a common summer flower for obelisks and small trellises. The 1-1.5″ wide blooms come in a range of colours including yellow, orange, golden and white – most with contrasting dark centers. This African … Continue reading →

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Vines with Fall Colour

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

Vitis ‘Brant’ – A spectacular dual-purpose vine which is highly ornamental and produces edible fruit. The leaves emerge a bright green, turning shades of rich orange to red in fall with residual pale green or yellow veining. These are accompanied … Continue reading →

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Unusual Fruits

Posted on September 25, 2011 by

Mespilus germanica – Medlar is a small deciduous tree (to 20′ tall) with 2″ wide white to pale pink blooms in late spring. These are followed by spherical brown fruits (up to 2″ across) that are not ready for eating … Continue reading →

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Passion Flowers / Passiflora

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

Passiflora caerulea – The Blue Passion Flower is the most common species available and is a fast growing semi-evergreen vine, reaching heights of 10 to 15′ here. In hard winters it may suffer dieback, but it readily regrows from its … Continue reading →

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