RE: Canary Vine

Thanks for the reply Jennifer~!  The location I've started mine in will
receive full sun until roughly 3 p.m., and then it will be filtered, as
the woods behind it are rather heavy.  I also started some of the seeds
in pots as an experiment, so I'm thrilled  to hear they are happy in the
pots!


nina
> -----Original Message-----
> From:	jennifer scanlin [SMTP:jscanlin@earthlink.net]
> Sent:	Tuesday, June 16, 1998 1:20 PM
> To:	perennials@mallorn.com
> Subject:	Re: Canary Vine
> 
> Nina, what you're growing is probably Tropaeolum peregrinum, commonly
> called "Canary Creeper", or "Canary Vine".  It is related to
> nasturtiums,
> and will grow to about 10-15 feet, given ideal conditions.  I've never
> been
> able to get it to grow more than 6 feet tall, and it's not too bushy,
> either, up here in the northern reaches of zone 7, but I hear tell
> that
> it's a fast grower in more southern climes.  They like sun, but will
> grow
> and flower in partial shade.  I've started a lot of them this year,
> and am
> growing them in containers with small vine trellises for them to climb
> on.
> Pretty things...it should be lovely in your hummingbird bed!
> 
> Jennifer
> 
> 
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