Re: A sucession of blooming vines

We enjoy clematis vines very much. They bloom for very long periods of time, and by combining several varities, you can extend the bloom period over an even longer period. They require that their roots be kept cool, and moist, but if you can accomplish that they will produce a beautiful display. Most are not invasive like Campsis (trumpet) vines or Honeysuckles so are easy to keep under control for years and years.
 
Of course in zone 6 you can use climbing roses which will produce beautiful displays all summer long. A beautiful pearly pink rose that is very vigorous, has a slight perfume, and is quite disease resistant is New Dawn (Plant Patent 1).  
 
Good Luck,
bob
 
Good Luck,
----- Original Message -----
From: r*@ptd.net
To: perennials@mallorn.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2001 8:40 PM
Subject: A sucession of blooming vines

   
My husband and I made a very large trellis on the back of our garage
and I would like to put several flowering vines on it - so that it would
have blooms for the maximum amount of time.  It is big enough to
support a number of vines and faces east so it has full sun till around
noon (I have quite successfully grown morning glories on it).  I am
in zone 6.  The colors of my garden are primarily purple, peach (salmon)
and white, with some true blue thrown in.  Just thought I'd throw out this
idea and see what suggestions you all might have as to what to plant for a
succession of bloom.  What are your favorite vines and when do they
bloom??? What combinations work well together??? 
 
Thanks so much,
Robin
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