Popular Climbing Plants and Fruit Espaliers
The following is a selection of profuselyflowering, easy-to-care-for climbing plants and varieties of espalier fruit.
Black-eyed Susan (Thimblerig balata)
This annual winding plant,with heart-shaped, long-stalked, dark green leaves, will grow up to 7 ft(2 m) tall. It is a pretty,delicate summer-flowering plant.
Origin: Southeast Africa,Madagascar.
Flower/fruit: Midsummer to mid-fall, funnel-shaped,yellow to orange single flowers with a dark center, 2 in (5 cm) across.
Fruit: Pea-sized, winged
capsule with four seeds .Position: Warm, sunny and sheltered from wind,
south-facing.
Soil: Rich in nutrients and humus, standard
compost in large container, loose growing medium.
Water: Water regularly but avoid waterlog: In a large container and in open soil, every two weeks with
liquid fertilizer; nettle brew also suitable.
Further care: Use twine or a stick as a climbing aid. Tie the shoots to begin with. Pinching outshoot tips once will encourage the plant to branch out. Spacing of plants 24-32 in (60-80cm).
Cathedral bell, cup and saucer vine (Cobaea scandens)
This graceful annual grow sup to 13 ft (4 m) tall. Its leaves are feathered and reddish when shooting.The leaf ends have been adapted into tendrils.
Origin: Mexico .Flower/fruit: Flowers from midsummer to the first frost. Bell-like flower,first whitish-green, later violet. White, red and blue varieties exist. Fruit: 2-2/2-in (5-7-cm) long, oval, with three grooves.
Position: Sunny, south-and west-facing walls.
Soil: Rich in nutrients,permeable. Can be grown in compost in a large container.
Water: In open soil or container, water plentifully during the summer .
Fertilizing: In open soil,two to three times duringthe summer; every two to three weeks with compound fertilizer in apt.
Further care: Requires taut wires, twines or sticks as a climbing aid. Pinching out shoot tips encourages branching and formation of flowers.pace plants 24-32 in(60-80 cm) apart.
Use: As a visual screen,for covering a wall or inkpots on a balcony.
Scarlet runner bean (Phasaeolus coccineus)
Annual winding plant, up to13 ft (4 m) tall. The leaves are soft and feathered, with three lobes.
Origin: South America .Flower/fruit: Red flower,”-Com early summer to mid-fall. Green bean pods, up to 12 in (30 cm)!bong from midsummer to ate fall.
Position: Sunny to semi-E-ay; south- and west–acing walls.
Soil: Deep, rich in
nutrients. Use fertilized standard compost in Allaire container.
Water: Water plentifully during the summer; when the weather is very dry,water daily both in large containers and open soil.
Fertilizing: Three times during the growing period, using compound fertilizer. In a large container, every six to eight weeks with compound fertilizer.
Further care: Will require climbing aid such as wire, a stick, or twine.pace plants 10-12 in(25-30 cm) apart.
Use: Beans for soups,salads, as a vegetable. Warning: Green beans are toxic if eaten raw.
Nasturtium Tropaeolum
Plant with tendri s and large, long-stalked leaves(up to 3 in/8 cm across).Hybrids of T. majus and
peregrinum are sold.
Origin: South America .Flower/fruit: T. majus has yellow to carmine red flowers from early summer to mid-fall. Fruit:up to 3/4 in (2 cm), light green to yellow, ridged. T. peregrinum has very feathery, yellow flowers from midsummer.
Position: In full sunlight,on south- and west-facing sides of the house.
Soil: Loose, permeable garden soil, or standard compost in a container.
Water: Water plentifully Gina large container; in open soil, daily in summer.
Fertilizing: Potassium-and phosphorus-rich fertilizer encourages flower formation. Begin fertilizing when plants in open soil start flowering;every six to eight week sin a large container.
Further care: Requires thin grid or wire fence asa climbing aid. Space plants 40 in (1 m) apart .
Diseases: For aphids,spray plants two or three times with tansy brew.
Use: Excellent for covering composting bins or fences.
Ornamental gourd (pep var. ovif era)
A fast-growing, summer plant with tendrils (up to27 ft/8 m tall). Leaves 4-8in (10-20 cm) long; makes good visual screen .Colorful fruit.
Origin: South America .Flower/fruit: Mid-summer to mid-fall; large,funnel-shaped, yellowflowers. Popular with bees. Conspicuous fruit which can be kept for along time as indoor decoration.
Position: Sunny, south-and west-facing walls.
Soil: Nutrient- and humus-rich soil, best mixed with compost. Use standard compost when growing this plant in Allaire container.
Water: Plentifully to prevent drying out .Fertilizing: Every four weeks with compound fertilizer during the vegetative phase in open soil; weekly with liquid fertilizer in a container. Further care: Require sonly twine or another simple climbing aid. Space plants about 7 ft(2 m) apart.
Use: Very good for covering a large area with greenery. Grow on frame over a compost heap to provide shade.
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus)
This plant grows quickly(up to 13 ft/4 m), with green tendrils in summer and large, rough, hairy leaves. Many different varieties.
Origin: Western India. Flower/fruit: early to late summer, golden yellowflowers 2 cm across with pointed petals .Separate male and female flowers. Popular with bees.ruit: A green cucumber. Position: Sunny,sheltered from wind,south-facing wall.
Soil: Humus- and nutrient-rich; mixed with compost in a container.ater: Keep evenly moist. Use water that has been left to stand for ad ay or more. Dryness will make the fruit bitter .
Fertilizing: In open soil,use diluted, fermented nettle brew two to three times during the vegetation phase or use compound fertilizer. If grown in Allaire container, use dissolved compound fertilizer every 21 days.
Further care: It will require twine or a frame to hold onto. (Try builder’s concrete reinforcing mesh.)Space plants 3 ft (1 m)apart.
Use: For salads.
Convolvulus (Convolvulus sepium)
This annual, left-winding plant with arrow-shaped leaves will grow 3-10 ft(1-3 m) tall.
Origin: Central Europe .Flower/fruit: Late spring to early fall, white or pink goblet-shaped flowers2-2A in/5-7 cm long).The flowers close at night and in bad weather.
Fruit:capsule-shaped, pointed,with four to five seeds .
Position: Sunny, west-and east-facing walls.
Soil: Nutrient-rich tending loamy. In a large container, mix standard compost with some loam.ater: Keep moist; water well in both open soil panda large container if the weather is dry .
Fertilizing: In open soil,every eight weeks with compound fertilizer duringthe vegetation phase;every four to six weeks with compound fertilizer if grown in a container.
Further care: Requires as tick, frame, or twine for climbing. Otherwise fairly undemanding. Space plants 24-32 in (60-80 cm)apart.
Use: Very picturesque asa covering for a fence. Contains tannins and resins.
Morning glory(lpomoea tricolor)
This mainly winding species is fast-growing,up to 17 ft (5 m) tall.road, heart-shaped leaves, often with three lobes. Well-known varieties: I. tricolor and I.purp urea.
Origin: South America .Flower/fruit: Funnel-shaped single flowers,
4 in (10 cm) across, from midsummer to early fall,white with a blue edge. I.purp urea has delicate violet flowers. Paper-like,brown fruits, brown seeds.
Position: Warm, sunny and sheltered from wind,south- and west-facing walls.
Soil: Nutrient-rich, loose garden soil with compost;also in large containers. Water: To protect the soil from drying out, water daily during the summer;twice daily in a container .Fertilizing: In a large container, once or twice weekly; in open soil, once during the vegetation phase with compound fertilizer.
Further care: Sensitive to wet, cold weather. Spray with tansy brew or pyrethrum preparations as prevention against red spider mites. Space plants8-10 in (20-25 cm) apart.
Sweet pea (Lathyrusodoratus)
This summer-flowering climber can grow up to7 ft (2 m) tall. Its paired,feathery leaves end in tendrils. The genus includes about ten climbers and also some low-growing species. It Lisa very popular plant on account of its delicate fragrance and attractive flowers. Many sweet peas flower best during days with many hours of light,which means that, in the fall, they flower less handless until they finally die.
Open-soil varieties and also some for planting in large containers:Cumbersome sweet peas,Spencer varieties advocates Colossal’s with particularly large flower son long stalks.
Origin: Southern Europe .Flower/fruit: midsummer to mid-fall, colors range from white through yellow and pink to lavender and deep violet. The flower is delicate and usually has spurs and lateral wings .Strongly scented.
Fruit: 2-234-in (5-7-cm) long pods which turn brown when ripening. They contain spherical seeds .
Position: Warm, sunny and sheltered, cannot cope with draughts.
South-facing wall or fence with sufficient shade from the sun. Cannot cope with direct, intense sunlight at midday.
Soil: Nutrient-rich,permeable garden soil .Chalky soil preferred. In Allaire container, use loose compost.
Water: Keep evenly moist;sensitive to drying out. Cover the soil with mulch.ever let the planting container dry out.
Fertilizing: High demand on nutrients. In open soil,water with fermented nettle brew once or twice weekly. Always use organic fertilizer. Use liquid fertilizer once or twice weekly in a large container.
Further care: Will require climbing aids like strings,brushwood, sticks,chicken wire, or a delicate frame as the tendrils cannot cope with very thick supports. Always remove all wilted flowers as soon as possible to ensure continuousflowering. Space plants 6in (15 cm) apart.
Use: For covering balcony in greenery, in boxes or pots, on fence, or as a visual screen along the edge of the patio.
If you cut the flowers early in the morning, they will last longer when arranged in abase.
Dutchman’s pipe (Aristotle)
This tall winding plant has conspicuous leaves, 12 in(30 cm) across, that are soft and heart-shaped. It is green throughout the summer and grows up to33 ft (10 m) high. It will provide a good visual screen with leaves that overlap like roof tiles.ther useful species areA. mousiness, Attentions This plant is quite happy in a town .
Origin: North America .
Flower/fruit: Late spring To midsummer, the inconspicuous, small,yellow-green flowers do not appear until about the third to fifth year. They form insect traps.
Fruit: a4-in (10-cm) long capsule.
Position: Shady to semi-shady, north- or east-facing site.
Soil: Loose, nutrient- and humus-rich. Will also
cope with chalky soil.ater: Requires plenty of water; the soil must never be let dry out.
Fertilizing: Young plants two to three times per year with compost and organic fertilizer; older plants twice with compound fertilizer .Further care: Requires climbing aids. Space plants at 7-10 ft (2-3 m).
Honeysuckle (Lonicera)
This vigorously growing winding plant is usually green during the summer and grows 10-20 ft (3-6m) tall.here are many species.
Origin: Central Europe,western China.
Position: Sunny to semi-shady, south- and west-facing sites.
Soil: Undemanding.
Water: Avoid drying out during the summer,otherwise there is a risk of infestation with aphids.
Fertilizing: Compound fertilizer once a year in open soil; in pots, every four weeks with compound fertilizer.
Further care: Cut back to prevent bareness from below, requires taut wires or sticks as a climbing aid. Space plants 7-10 ft(2-3 m) apart; individual planting preferred.
Over wintering: In large containers with winter protection.
Warning: Toxic berries!Species:
These include(:)
L. caprifolium:yellow/white flowers
L. heckrottii: reddish flower
L. henryi: red/yellowflowers
L. periclymenum:yellow/white flower
L. tellmaniana: orangeflowers
Climbing roses (Rosa)
Depending on the variety, this makes a 7-17ft (2-5 m) tall rambling plant. The bush is green during the summer and grows vigorously, with annual shoots up to 17ft (5 m) long. Its thorns are the actual climbing mechanism of the plant. The leaves are shiny dark green, and slightly serrated. They remain green for a long time in the fall.
Origin: Crosses from cultivars and from Far-Eastern wild species.
Flower/Fruit: Single flowering from late spring to early summer; continuous flowering from early spring to mid-fall; no flowers until the second year, singly or in bunches, single or double; white, yellow, pink or red flowers with many yellow stamens. Some varieties are scented. Popular with bees. Red, berry-like fruit (hip) from late summer to early fall with numerous, small, yellow seeds. The fruit can be used to make jelly, tea, and syrup cordials.
Position: Sunny, south- and west-facing sites, sheltered but not too sheltered from wind (no it enough circulation of air will create susceptibility to fungal infections).
Soil: Nutrient-rich, loamy humus.
Water: Plenty during the first year and during drought in open soil;water regularly in large containers. Avoidable.
Leave the rootstock to soak in a bucket for several hours before planting and water well again after planting. When watering, water the roots but not the leaves .Fertilizing: Regularly in open soil, from spring to late summer with rose fertilizer. In a large container, every four to six weeks duringthe same period.
Further care: Tie shoots to a climbing aid. Cutting out shoots that havefinished flowering will encourage continuousflowering roses to produce further flowers.Cut back well in the spring. Space plants 7 ft(2 m) apart.
Diseases/pests:Susceptible to fungal diseases.
Over wintering: In open soil, heap up soil around the roots and overshoots with brushwood or straw. For large container plants, line the pot with polystyrene sheeting and also cover the shoots with straw and tie this in place.
Varieties:
Red flowers:-Flammentanz:” bloodred, double flowers,flowers once, up to 13 ft(4 m) tall, spreadinggrowth, robust and hardy.”Gruss an Heidelberg:”blood red, double, likecultivated rose, largeflowers, scented,continuous flowering,vigorous growth, up to
7 ft (2 m) tall.”Sympathie:” velvety darkred, double, flower like acultivated rose with strong scent, continuousflowering, up to 10 ft (3 m)tall. Robust variety.
Pink flowers:
-Chaplin’s Pink Climber:”dark pink, stronglycolored, very large
flowers, profuselyflowering, semi-double,early flowering.
Very vigorous growth, cutoff shoots that havefinished flowering.
“Coral Dawn:” coral pink,double flowers, likecultivated rose, scented,continuous flowering. Upto 10 ft (3 m) tall. Flowerslast quite a long time.”Dorothy Perkins:” cherrypink flowers, small, butprofusely flowering,scented. Up to 7 ft (2 m)tall.
“Lawinia:” pure pink, largedouble flowers, scented.7-10 ft (2-3 m) tall.Flowers several times,grows vigorously. Veryweather-hardy.”Rosenresli:” To begin with, salmon red, thensalmon pink flowers,large, loosely double. Scent of tea roses. Up to7 ft (2 m) tall. Not susceptible to disease.
“Coupe d’ Or:” golden yellow, large flowers,profusely flowering, forecast- and west-facing walls.
“Golden Showers:” lemon yellow, double flower,scented, continuousflowering, up to 7 ft (2 m)tall.
“Gold stern:” deep golden-yellow, similar to cultivated roses, double
flower, continuousflowering. Up to 7 ft (2 m)tall, robust.
White flowers: “Fallen Hess:” pure white flowers, early flowering, vigorous growth, cut shoots sparingly.
“Ilse Krohn Superior:”pure white, double, likecultivated rose,continuous flowering,strongly scented,profusely flowering. Up to7 ft (2 m) tall, robust.
“White Cockade:” white,like cultivated rose. Intense scent. Flowers several times, growsvigorously. Good cut flower.
Ivy (Header helix)
Ivy is an evergreen climber that can attain heights of up to 10 ft
(30 m) with the help of its suckers. It is the only indigenous European plant with root suckers but it can also grow as aground cover plant in woodland. The leaves of the young plant have three to five lobes, are dark green with white veins and lose the lobes with age. When very old,the shoots of an ivy maybe as thick as a human arm. It can live for several hundred years. To begin ten years old. The berries
with, growth is relatively are popular with birds.
Position: Semi-shade, species include H. shade, north- and east-
Colchicum “Arbores,”facing walls. Bright south- with its early flowers,facing walls are too hot. which will attain a height Soil: Humus-rich, slightly of no more than 60 in sandy, loamy soil; loamy
(1.5 m); H. helix standard compost in large
“Gold heart” with small,containers.
yellow leaves;
Water: Water well in a Hibernia which has larger large container and in
leaves than H. helix, is open soil during dry more sensitive to frost weather and in the fall, and rarely produces fruits. otherwise keep fairly
Origin: Central Europe,moist. Ivy loves high North Africa, Asia .humidity, so enjoys the
Flower/fruit: Early to shade of trees. mid-fall, inconspicuous,
Fertilizing: Not green/yellow, semi-demanding; one to two
spherical flower umbels doses of compound that smell faintly of honey. fertilizer during the Flowers do not appear vegetative phase in open
until the plant is five topsoil. Every eight to ten
weeks in summer give compound fertilizer if grown in a large container.
Further care: Train young plants upwards with the help of a stick. No need to cut back; will cope with ash aping cut. Space plants3-7 ft (1-2 m) apart.
Use: Eminently suitable for covering undamaged walls and facades, or unsightly sheds.
Over wintering: Give winter protection if in Allaire container.
Ivy is a ground-covering plant which will not climb until it meets vertical obstacle.
Warning: The berries ar every toxic!
Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis)
This is a winding plant that will grow up to 33 ft2 m) tall, with 3-ft (1-m)-g annual shoots anemometric feathered ilea/e’s.
Origin: North America,astern Asia.
Flower/fruit: Mid to late Spring, numerous, (6-12-in)(15-30-cm) long blue
violet racemes at five to years. Delicately
scented. Occasionally,et-haired, 4-8-in (10-20-cm) fruit pods in late spring.
Position: Warm, sunny. South- and west-facing sites.
Soil: Nutrient-rich,permeable and humus-rich. Hates chalk.
Water: Daily during the summer.
Fertilizing: In open soil,once or twice during the vegetation period with compound fertilizer .Further care: Requires as table wire as a climbing aid; cut back after flowering; shortening young shoots during the summer will encourage the formation of lots of flowers. Space plants7-10 ft (2-3 m) apart; it is better to grow plants individually.
Warning: All parts of this plant are toxic!
Spindieberry (Euonymus fortunei)
This evergreen shrub climbs with the help of root suckers and can grow to about 7 ft (2 m)tall. Depending on the species, the foliage is light green, variegated yellow or dark green.The leaves are 3/4-21/2 in(2-6 cm) across and generally red in winter .Origin: Eastern Asia .Flower/fruit: Late spring to early summer,greenish-yellow flowers grouped in umbels.
It sometimes produces white fruit with orange
red toxic seeds .Position: Semi-shade,shady, north- and east-facing sites.
Soil: Humus-rich, loamy,with a high content of lime. In a container, in loamy standard compost.
Water: Water well duringthe fall and winter.
Fertilizing: In open soil,two to three times a year with organic fertilizer. In apt, every six weeks withal compound fertilizer.
Further care: Will need climbing aid. Avoid cutting back as the plant gets older. Space plants5-7 ft (1.5-2 m) apart.
Over wintering: In a pot with winter protection .Warning: The seeds are toxic!
Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis)
This is a winding plant that will grow up to 33 ft(10 m) tall, with 3-ft (1-m)long annual shoots and asymmetrical feathered leaves.
Origin: North America,eastern Asia .Flower/fruit: Mid to late spring, numerous, 6-12-in(15-30-cm) long blue violet racemes at five totem years. Delicately scented. Occasionally,velvet-haired, 4-8-in (10-20-cm) fruit pods in late spring.
Position: Warm, sunny. South- and west-facing sites.
Soil: Nutrient-rich,permeable and humus-rich. Hates chalk.
Water: Daily during the summer.
Fertilizing: In open soil,once or twice during the vegetation period with compound fertilizer .Further care: Requires as table wire as a climbing aid; cut back after flowering; shortening young shoots during the summer will encourage the formation of lots of flowers. Space plants7-10 ft (2-3 m) apart; it is better to grow plants individually.
Warning: All parts of this plant are toxic!
Spindieberry (Euonymus fortunei)
This evergreen shrub climbs with the help of root suckers and can grow to about 7 ft (2 m)tall. Depending on the species, the foliage is light green, variegated yellow or dark green.The leaves are %-21/2 in(2-6 cm) across and generally red in winter.
Origin: Eastern Asia .Flower/fruit: Late spring to early summer,greenish-yellow flowers grouped in umbels.
It sometimes produces white fruit with orange
red toxic seeds .Position: Semi-shade,shady, north- and east-facing sites.
Soil: Humus-rich, loamy,with a high content of lime. In a container, in loamy standard compost.ater: Water well duringthe fall and winter .Fertilizing: In open soil,two to three times a year with organic fertilizer. In apt, every six weeks withal compound fertilizer.
Further care: Will need climbing aid. Avoid cutting back as the plant gets older. Space plants5-7 ft (1.5-2 m) apart.
Over wintering: In a pot with winter protection .Warning: The seeds are toxic!
Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus)
A climbing shrub which is green in summer. Some can grow more than 33 if(10 m) tall without any climbing aid. They anchor themselves to any support, using tendrils that have been converted into adhesive pads. Two species are most common: P. quinquefolia and P. tricuspidata. Both can cope well with a tow nor city atmosphere and they are particularly suited to covering large areas of walls and facades with greenery.
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Fast-growing, 27-40 ft (8-12 m) tall, winding plant,green in summer, with suckers, and sometimes with adhesive pads at the ends of shoots. The leaf is about 4% in (12 cm)across, dark green; in autumn an intense carmine red. Also available is P. quinquefolia”Engel,” 33-40 ft (10-12 m) tall, with adhesive pads at the ends offshoots. Dark red coloring in the fall.
Origin: North America .Flower/fruit: In summer,inconspicuous flower,whitish-green, with panicles. Strong pleasant scent, popular with bees.
Fruit: blue pea-sized berries, much sought after by birds.
Position: Sunny to semi-shady. Fall color will be better in a sunny position. South-, west- and east- facing sites.
Soil: Humus-rich. Use standard compost in a large container.
Water: water well during drought in any site.
Fertilizing: In open soil, once a year: every eight weeks with compound fertilizer in a pot.
Further care: Young plants require taut wires or a climbing frame. Space plants 7ft (2 m) apart.
Over wintering: Give protection if in a pot.
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
May grow up to 33-50 ft (10-15 m) within one to two years. Self-climbing; the ends of shoots have adhesive pads with which the plant is able to hold on by secreting an adhesive. The leaf had’s three lobes, is 4-8 in (10-20 cm) wide, bronze colored when shooting, then deep green and shiny; fall coloring from yellow to orange to red. The variety P. tricuspidata “Veitchii” is widely available from garden centers and is distinguishable from P. tricuspidata by smaller, more oval leaves with three lobes.
Ptricuspudata “veitchii Gingantea” has broad leaves. P. tricuspidata “Veitchii Aurea” has yellow green leaves with reddish edges; less vigorous than other varieties.
Origin: Eastern Asia Flower/fruit: early to midsummer, yellowish green flower, faintly scented, popular with bees. In late summer pea-sized, bluish black berries on red stalks.
Position: Sunny, semi shady, south- and west-facing sites.
Soil: Nutrient-rich, deep; The standard compost in large container.
Water: During a drought, water plants well in large containers and open soil.
Fertilizing: Undemanding; once or twice annually in open soil. About every four to six weeks with compound fertilizer in a large container.
Further care: P. tricuspidata “Veitchii” does not require any climbing aid. It may die back a little due to frost damage but will soon produce new shoots from below. Space plants 7-10 ft (2-3 m) apart.
Over wintering; Give protection to containers.
Use: All forms of P. Tricuspidata are suited to growing in containers. P. Ptricuspudata “Veitchii” will cover even concrete walls with greenery.
Grapevine (Victims viniferous)
This is a vigorously growing plant with suckers, which grows upto 33 ft (10 m) tall. Its annual shoots can be upto 10 ft (3 m) long. The leaves have three to five lobes, are rounds and change color in the fall.For planting in cooler regions, try white or red”Gutted,” “Reiterating,” and “Frothier Burg under.”Always plant two plants one beside the other. Origin: Central and southeastern Europe.
Flower/fruit: Later spring to midsummer, small,yellowish-green panicles,slightly scented. Fruit from early fall; grapes with two to four seeds,light yellow or bluish-red .Position: Sunny, warm,south-facing site;sheltered from wind.
Soil: Nutrient-rich, sandy,loamy.
Water: Undemanding;protect the soil from drying out.
Fertilizing: As a fruiting vine two to four times annually, with mineral fertilizer.
Further care: Cut back to a few shoots in mid-winter. Space plants6-17 ft (2-5 m) apart.
Kiwi fruit, Chinese gooseberry (Actinidia chinensis)
This is a fast-growing,left-winding plant, greening summer, 13-27 ft (4-8m) tall. The leaves are undivided, with serrated edges. Plant both female and male plants to obtain fruit. Suitable for a city climate.
Origin: Southeast Asia .Flower/fruit: During late spring to early summer,white flowers appear, 114 -1/2 in (3-4 cm) across,pleasantly scented, turning yellow toward the end of the flowering period. The
fruit grows to a maximum of 2 in (5 cm), from late summer.
Position: Warm, south-facing.
Soil: Nutrient- and humus-rich with very little lime in open soil;
standard compost in Allaire container.
Water: Never let the soil dry out.
Fertilizing: In open soil during the summer, every six weeks with compound fertilizer. In a large container, every month .Further care: Requires climbing aid. Cutting back annual shoots encourages more flowers. Space plants 3-7 ft (1-2 m) apart.Over wintering: Provide winter protection in a pot.
Russian vine (Fallopia baldschuanica)
This climber can reach upto 27-50 ft (8-15 m). It Lisa winding plant. The young leaves are reddish,later light green, and turn yellowish in the fall, heart-shaped and 11/2-31/2 in (4-9cm) long.
Origin: Eastern Asia .Flower/fruit: Midsummer to mid-fall, white, 6-8-in.(15-20-cm) long panicles with a slight scent .Popular with bees. Flowers from the second year onward. Fruit: from early fall, winged brown nut, eaten by birds.
Position: Sunny to semi-shady, south-, west- and east-facing sites.
Soil: Open soil should be humus- and nutrient-rich;standard compost in Allaire container.
Water: In a large container, daily during the summer; open soil should not be left to dry out .Fertilizing: In a large container, every second to fourth week until the end of summer. In open soil, twice with annually compound fertilizer .Further care: Strong climbing aid required. Cutback in spring. Space plants at 7-10 ft (2-3 m).Over wintering: In a large container provide winter protection.
Winter jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum)
This rambling plant is:-en in summer, with right green leaves and:eng, arched and trailing moots. Up to 10 ft (3 m)tall, a lovely early-’owe ring plant.
Origin: Eastern Asia .Flower/fruit: Depending on the position, early winter or early spring;star-shaped, mellower, 1 in (2.5 cm)
g, after five years.
Fruit: rare, black berries.sit ion: Sunny to semi-ay, warm, sheltered_.th-facing site; west-facing with protection from wind.
Soil: Permeable, humus-rich.
Water: Water well in fall before frosts commence,the shoots lose water through evaporation evening winter. Also water welling summer in dry periods .Fertilizing: Once or twice annually with compound fertilizer.
Further care: Climbing aids required, such as wires or a climbing frame,needs tying. Prune in spring every two to three years. Space plants
7-10 ft (2-3 m) apart.Use: Its hanging shoots make it an ideal covering for walls and banks.
Hop (Humulus lupulus)
This isis a 20-ft (6-m) tall,winding plant. The leaves are heart-shaped, up to 6in (15 cm) across and have three lobes. There are both male and
female plants.
H. scandens does not grow as fast nor is it as hardy as H. lupulus .Origin: Central Europe .Flower/fruit: Mid- to late summer, greenish, female,strongly scented catkin sand male flowers in panicles. Fruit: almost cone-shaped, hanging,from early fall.
Position: Semi-shady,west- and east-facing sites.Soil: In open soil, nutrient-rich, loamy soil; in a large container, loamy standard compost.
Water: Water well in dry weather. Avoidable in a large container.
Fertilizing: In open soil,once or twice annually;regularly every six to
eight weeks in a large container; with compound fertilizer.
Further care: use a stick or wire as a climbing aid.Cut back in fall.
Space plants 7-8 ft (2-2.5 m) apart.Over wintering: Provide winter protection in a large container.
Clematis (Clematis wild forms)
Almost exclusively at home in the northern hemisphere. This winding plant has green leaves in summer and climbs up to33 ft (10 m) high. Less vigorously growing clematis species are suitable for large pots .Flower/fruit: Late spring to early fall, bell-like or open flowers singly or in panicles. The wild form shave abundant flowers.ruit: feathery.
Position: Semi-shady.The area around the roots
must be covered by plants; west- and east-facing sites; south-facing with protection from sun.Soil: Humus-rich,permeable, moist. Can cope with lime; use standard compost in Allaire container.
Water: On hot summer days, water daily but avoid waterlog: In open soil,once or twice annually; Gina container, every six weeks with compound fertilizer until late summer .Further care: Requires climbing aid. Plant deep;the rootstock should beat least 4 in (10 cm)beneath the soil. C. montana, C.
“Assures”and C. “The President”
should be cut back after flowering. All other clematis should be cutback in early spring. Space plants at 7-10 ft (2-3 m).Over wintering: Provide winter protection in Allaire container.
Protect from frost when plants are young.
Warning: All species are slightly toxic!
Clematis montana
Grows 20-27 ft (6-8 m)tall; leaves reddish-brown when shooting, later dark green. The wild form is generally not available from garden centers, only cultivated varieties. C. montana “Rubens” (pink-flowering) or C. montana”Superb” (white).
Origin: Central China,Himalayas.
Flower/fruit: Late spring to early summer, white flowers, up to 11/2 in (4 cm)across, when the plant is three to five years old;cultivated varieties flower abundantly.
Traveler’s joy,old man’s beard Clematis vital
This tall-growing wild species grows rapidly to over 70 ft (20 m). The oval leaves are up to 4 in (10cm) long.
Origin: Central Europe .Flower/fruit: Mid-spring to mid-fall, white, up to% in (2 cm) across, with slight scent of almonds,produced three to five years after planting. Fruit:from late spring to late winter, silvery seed heads.
Clematis hybrids
The large-flowered cultivars are more suited to growing in large containers. Cultivated clematis varieties have oval leaves 6 in (15 cm) long,and climb to 13 ft (4 m).
Origin: Usually from British and French raisers.Soil, water, fertilizing and further care: as for wild varieties.
Diseases: Clematis wilt.”Ernest Markham:” flower:midsummer to early fall,4-6 in (10-15 cm), brilliant dark violet.
“Packman:” robust and hardy. Flower: midsummer to mid-fall, 4-6 in (10-15cm), abundantly flowering,violet purple.
“Assures:” Flower: late spring to early summer;again in early fall, 4-6 in(10-15 cm), violet blue.”Nelly Mo ser:” Flower:late spring to early summer, again early fall,6-8 in (15-20 cm), pale pink striped.
The President:” Flower:early to midsummer,again mid-fall, up to 6 in(15 cm), dark violet.
“Vile de Lyon:” Flower:early summer to early fall,4-6 in (10-15 cm), deep
carmine red.
Pear (Pyres communis)
The pear is a 50-70-ft(15-20-m) tall, pyramid-shaped, deciduous tree.The pear can only be pollinated with pollen from other pear trees, so several trees must be planted in the same vicinity. The leaves reground.
Origin: Central Europe .Flower/fruit: Mid to late spring, white flowers with petals up to 1 in (2.5 cm)across. Numerous reddish-yellow stamens.ruit ripens from late summer to late fall.
Position: Sheltered,sunny, south- or south-west-facing espalier.
Soil: Deep, nutrient-rich,slightly sandy.
Water: Requires sufficient moisture; water well in dry weather but does not limewater.
Fertilizing: Three times with compound fertilizer(in the spring, summer and fall).
Further care: Do not plant in the vicinity of junipers (risk of pear rust).Space plants
3-7 m (10-23 ft) apart.
Use: Suited-to growing asa fan-shaped espalier. Espalier varieties:”Alexander Lucas:”
Flower medium early;large grass green to
yellow green fruit, juicy and sweet. Ripens mid-fall. Storage: until early winter.
“Ute Louise:” Flowering time short; fruit: large,green to reddish-yellow,very tasty and juicy. Ripens: early to mid-fall. Storage: until late fall.Good yield and fruit quality.
“Mme. Vertex” Long-lasting flower, good pollen producer; fruit:small, plump, greenish-brown and pleasantly sweet. Ripens: mid-fall to early winter. Storage: until late winter. Regular yield even in unfavorable positions.
“Napoleon’s Butterbur:”Long-lasting flower,
robust; fruit: medium-sized, bottle-shaped, light green to light yellow, very juicy and a little sharp. Ripens: mid to late fall. Storage: until early winter.High yield.
“Regent in:” The flower is slightly sensitive to frost;fruit: medium-sized,whitish-green, juicy and tasty, a wonderful winter pear. Ripens: mid to late fall. Storage: early to midwinter.
“Williams Christ:” Small,robust flower; fruit: large,yellowish-green, very tasty and tender. Ripens:late summer. Storage:one to two weeks. High nutrient requirements; not quite hardy in frost.
Peach
Peach is a deciduous tree. It grows up to 27ft. It has tall and dark green serrated leaves.
Origin: Probably China. Flower/fruit: From early to mid-spring, 4-2 in (1.5-5 cm) long, dark pink petals. Fruit: midsummer to early fall, varieties with yellow or white fruit flesh.Roun dish, yellow to reddish, velvet-skinned fruit with a large, brown kernel. Recently, smooth-skinned varieties(nectarines) are much cultivated.
Position: sunny, warm and sheltered. South-facing site.
Soil: Sandy but nutrient-rich.
Water: Can cope with short-term lack of water but the soil should not be left to dry out.
Fertilizing: Three times during the vegetation period with compound fertilizer, not too late in the fall to guarantee maturing of the wood. Further care: Cut back linearly spring. Space plants10-17 ft (3-5 m) apart.
Varieties:
“Mamie Ross:” Flowerfairly hardy; fruit: medium-sized, light red, striped,slightly sharp taste.Ripens: late spring-earlysummer. Storage: up toone week. Will still ripeneven in cooler areas.”Mayflower:” Flower,longlasting, early; fruit:small, bright red, striped,greenish-white flesh,velvety skin which pullsoff easily. Ripens: mid-summer. Storage: eat fresh. A resistant earlyvariety.
“Proskauer:” Flower smalland late, relativelyresistant to frost; fruit:medium-sized, fleshyellowish-white, kerneleasy to remove, tasty.Ripens: late summer toearly fall. Storage: eatfresh. Will still ripen evenin regions with a roughclimate.
“Weisser Ellerstadter”flower medium-sized;fruit: large, spherical,yellowish-white with whiteflesh, kernel easy toremove, tasty. Ripens;early fall. Storage: eatfresh. Resistant todisease; producesabundant fruit.
Apricot (Prunus armeniaca)
This deciduous treegrows 10-13 ft (3-4 m)tall, in favorable areaseven taller. The wild formwas originally a tree of thesteppes, so it requiresplenty of warmth. Theleaves are broad, oval toheart-shaped, dark greenwith slightly serratededges. Cultivated treesare grafted onto differentkinds of stock, the onemost frequently used isthe root of a plum tree(advantage: smallergrowth). Usually availableas a shrubby tree in the trade. Apricots are usuallyself-pollinating, so onlyone variety is required toharvest fruit.
Origin: Northern China.Flower/fruit: Mid-spring,medium risk of frostdamage, five white petalsup to 3/, in (2 cm) long,numerous yellow stamens.Popular with bees. Fruitfrom midsummer onward,orange yellow, roundishwith a large, brown kernel,fuzzy skin.
Position: Sunny, dry andsheltered. Apart fromreally warm areas, onlyrecommended as anespalier on the south-facing side of a house.Soil: Light, sandy butnutrient-rich.
Water: Prefers a dry
climate, sensitive topositions that are toomoist and which mightencourage infestation byfungal diseases.
Fertilizing: Three timesduring the vegetationperiod, with compoundfertilizer; no later thanearly fall so that maturingof the wood is notdelayed.
Further care: In positionsthat are at risk from latefrosts the flowers can beprotected from freezing ifthey are sprayed with waterimmediately before theonset of the frost, as thewater will then freeze onthe flower and the flowerwill be insulated by its coatof ice. Space plants 10-17ft (3-5 m) apart.
The fruit issuitable for freezing.Cultivated varieties:”Grosse,
WahreFrohaprikose” (early, trueapricot): Flower sensitiveto frost; fruit: large, oval,tasty. Ripens:midsummer. Storage: eatfresh. Variety withabundant yield.
“Aprikose von Nancy:”Flower medium early;fruit: orange yellow tocarmine red, sweet with afine sharp taste; velvetyskin. Ripens: mid- to latesummer. Storage: eatfresh. Relatively hardy tofrost, high yielding if givena regular pruning
Apple (Malus domestica)
This deciduous tree hasbeen an indigenousEuropean plant forthousands of years. It isgrafted onto variousstocks for a high yield offruit. It grows up to 33 ft (10 m) tall butcan also easily be grownas an espalier. Numerousvarieties. Apples requirepollen from another tree,so try to plant twodifferent varieties side byside.
Origin: Central andsoutheastern Europe.Flower/fruit: From mid-
to late spring, whitish-pink flowers, pink whenstill closed, up to 3/4 in (2cm) acrsss, withnumerous yellowstamens. Popular withbees. Fruit ripens,depending on variety,from midsummer to latefall.
Position: Sunny to semi-shady, east-facing site.Soil: Nutrient-rich, loose,loamy.
Water: Keep soil moist,protect it from drying out.Fertilizing: Three timesannually with compoundfertilizer (spring: for fastergrowth; summer: growthof fruit; fall: energy lossthrough harvest).Fertilizing too late in thefall will hinder the
maturing of the wood!Also use garden compostas a fertilizer.
Further care: Pruningrequired.
Mulching will preventwashing out of nutrients(use grass cuttings).Space plants 10-17 ft(3-5 m) apart.Diseases/pests: Guardagainst mildew byproviding a well-ventilatedposition.
Varieties:
“Berlepsch:” flowerslightly sensitive to frost;golden yellow fruit, juicy,tasty. Ripens: mid- to latefall. Storage: until latewinter; high yield,resistant.
“Cox’s Orange:” late,long-lasting flower; yellow
red fruit. Ripens: mid-fall.Storage: until late winter.Wood slightly sensitive tofrost.
“Goldparmane:” flowernot very sensitive to frost;red yellow fruit, sweet,tasty. Ripens: mid-fall;Storage: until late winter.:James Grieve”: robustflowers; fruit: light yellowto light red, sharp-sweet.Ripens: early to late fall;Storage: six weeks.Rejuvenating cut required!
“Klarapfel:” frost-resistantflower; whitish-yellow,slightly sharp fruit.
Ripens: mid- to latesummer. Storage: threeweeks. Disease-resistantvariety.
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