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Re: Looking for a strong climber

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On 07:27 PM 4/17/01, Annie Sargent wrote:

 >I built a planter box on wheels (2x4x2 with a 6' trellis) for the purpose of
 >providing some serious shade on my cement patio. Now, what should I plant in
 >it? Here's what I am looking for:
 >
 >Vigorous climber
 >Can withstand lots of sun and heavy heat (90-110, daily watering will be
 >provided)
 >Grows thick and full
 >Foolproof (i.e. not a clematis)
 >Fragrant is a plus, but a climbing vegetable is also OK

I'd plant a row of tomato, 4 cukes, and another tomato along one 4x1 line, 
and plant one or two jasmine plants (ask your nursery person what's 
appropriate) in the other 1x4 space.  The first summer the tomatoes and 
cukes will quickly grow up to the 6 foot mark on the trellis (orient your 
box so they are on the north side of the box) and shade your patio, but the 
jasmine won't reach full height this summer.  The next year you can put the 
jasmine on the north side of the box (turn the box around) and start to 
train it to climb the trellis.  Plant lower growing plants in the 4 squares 
that the tomatoes and cukes were in.  Then you can have both jasmine for 
shade and scent, and veggies or flowers in the rest of the box.

jc


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