Re: climbers for a southeast facing pergola

> A vine you might consider is Pandorea pandorana, the Australian
Wonga-Wonga
> vine.  This is one of my favorites.  Divided (pinnate), evergreen, glossy
> leaves are attractive year 'round, often tinting a bit purplish in winter
> and early spring.  The clusters of small, pale yellow to cream flowers in
> spring can often make a great show, especially in sun.  There is also a
> newer form whose flowers are blushed with apricot-rose - one I'm hoping to
> try soon.  After it is established, it seems impervious to drought and
> revels in the heat.  It can be pruned heavily after flowering and responds
> easily with new shoots.  It is an attractive vine to be around at all
times
> of the year, so it is perfect for a sitting veranda or front
> entrance.  Should be planted more.  See the web site
> (http://www.support.net/Medit-Plants/) for further information and some
> pictures (enter 'pandorea' in the search box).

sean
I have pandorea jasminoides growing on that same southeast facing façade and
certainly does very well and seems impervious to drought and chlorosis
,since it has been planted with a pick axe in limestone.
also resistant to drought and chlorosis and next to it is solanum
weddellianum.
this I found surprising because it comes from costa rica and has largish
soft leaves. I do water it in summer occasionally  though becouse I am
particularly fond of its large pale blue flowers cascading over the lemon
tree underneath.
francisco
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