I thought a garden chat and photo thread would be a good idea.
This way, we have a space to share current pictures and discuss dandelions and other plants.
This way, we have a space to share current pictures and discuss dandelions and other plants.
Fummelbrett schrieb:
I would like to plant something on the short side of the exit that will climb up to the porch roof. It should be flowering and hardy in winter. Do you have any suggestions?I would first think of clematis here.
Winniefred1 May 2019 08:29Personally, I wouldn’t plant anything in the garden that spreads uncontrollably. Bamboo only with a very good root barrier, and ivy not at all.
If there is enough sunlight, I would plant climbing roses and/or clematis (each combined to have early and late blooms), and for shade, for example, a climbing hydrangea. With clematis, you also need to consider the type of winters you have.
If there is enough sunlight, I would plant climbing roses and/or clematis (each combined to have early and late blooms), and for shade, for example, a climbing hydrangea. With clematis, you also need to consider the type of winters you have.
Both are true. But ivy doesn’t invite as much fiddling as the large wisteria seed pods. Either way, all of my suggestions climb vigorously. Alternatively, you could choose an ivy bush, which does not climb.
Many plants that climb and flower beautifully are either not frost-hardy (dipladenia, jasmine, mandevilla) or annual (vetch, etc.), or need to be pruned back over the winter (clematis).
Many plants that climb and flower beautifully are either not frost-hardy (dipladenia, jasmine, mandevilla) or annual (vetch, etc.), or need to be pruned back over the winter (clematis).
Winniefred1 May 2019 08:57That’s why roses! They are generally hardy in winter, climb, bloom, and don’t spread aggressively. When in full bloom, they also serve as excellent bee forage. With a bit of pruning and fertilizing, they thrive well. Climbing hydrangea is also a good choice for shady areas.
Clematis does not always need to be cut back, but may require pruning occasionally.
Clematis does not always need to be cut back, but may require pruning occasionally.
From around 3 p.m., the sun shines there until sunset. I’m not very fond of ivy; I actually removed some about 2 years ago nearby (4m (13 feet) further to the right at the fence next to the neighbors). Roses could be an option, but we already have three of them in front of the house. Grapevines are planned to grow later on the pergola that still needs to be built (attached to the outdoor sauna that also still needs to be constructed). Wisteria is beautiful, but quite intense.
I’m really excited about the idea of clematis! That’s definitely going to be it! Thank you very, very much! I’ll keep you updated.
I’m really excited about the idea of clematis! That’s definitely going to be it! Thank you very, very much! I’ll keep you updated.
Winniefred1 May 2019 12:13Clematis are really great too. With so little sunlight, though, you need to check if you can find suitable varieties. I have a clematis growing under similar conditions that has now established well. I’ll check which variety it was.
There is enough space for 2-3 plants or so, and you can definitely combine them in a way that something is blooming from around June to October.
There is enough space for 2-3 plants or so, and you can definitely combine them in a way that something is blooming from around June to October.