Another shady question...
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Amy
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As I was cleaning out my garage, I found an old trellis that I had totally forgotten about. It is a good size and I would like to put it in my shade butterfly garden. I am considering adding passion flower vines or climbing hydrangeas for it - which would be best for a shady spot? Or any other plants that might work better here?. I live in Zone 9. THANKS!
6 answers
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I have lots of shade in my zone 6 garden. I love Clematis which some cultivars will grow in shade to part sun. Here is a link for vines that grow in shade for a zone 9 garden: http://homeguides.sfgate.com/fast-growing-flowering-vines-grow-shade-45362.html Have fun!!!
Pamela
on Apr 13, 2014
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Clematis is great but you may want to grow a companion plant with it. Usually plants like clematis take 3 years to get to its full potential. 1st year-sleep, 2nd year-creep, 3rd year-leap.
Charlotte
on Apr 13, 2014
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For a butterfly garden, I would certainly opt for the passion flower. Climbing hydrangea is beautiful, but gets to be very large and would easily take down a trellis.
Douglas Hunt
on Apr 14, 2014
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Don't use climbing hydrangea. They need shelter but also need some sun and if it's too shady they won't bloom. AND they get HUGE! I would go to a LOCAL nursery (not a big box store) and talk to them. They can give you the best advice for your area. You may pay a dollar or two more but it will be WELL worth it. Good luck!!!!
Genie Krivanek
on Apr 14, 2014
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Passion flower can turn invasive if not kept under strict control. It can send runners and re-seed itself. Cardinal Vine grows well in partial shade. Butterflies love it.
Connie S
on Apr 14, 2014
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Clematis is sure a good choice. You could plant moon flower with it, but it is an annual. I still love it and the blooms are outstanding and it like the sun. Post a pic when you decide.
Teresa Schroepfer
on Apr 14, 2014
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