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Climbing plant that flowers for shade area?

16 years ago

Hi, I'm after a fast growing climber with flowers (preferrably pink, blue or purple). I want to grow it up the poles on our front porch. The area gets about and hours sun in the morning, and about the same of an afternoon. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks.

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mistymorn
16 years ago
You could try this beautiful Aussie climber Pandorea jasminoides it prefers the Sun though will take a little shade.

Also Hardenbergia violacea it has a purple flower that one will take a little shade also, remembering lots of plants do not flower if they don't get enough Sun.
If I knew what State you lived in I could probably suggest more especially if you live in the warmer areas.
katiezub
16 years ago
I second the recommendation of Pandorea Jasminoides.

I have the white flowering variety in a half shaded area.
It grew amazingly quickly and has lovely glossy green leaves.

It flowers more heavily in the sun admittedly.
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alisonoz_gw
16 years ago
Pandoreas are very versatile as the others posted.
But most flowerers do better with more sun than shade.
If you were "into" white I'd suggest Stephanotis as it will take a fair bit of shade, though it's slow-growing.
The trouble with asking for a "fast-growing" climber is that it will probably grow so fast it will be off the posts and over the top of your roof. Some vines are very vigorous.
Would you be prepared to try some annuals while you establish other plants - if so I could suggest a couple.
Otherwise, do they have to be evergreen? Clitoria ternatea is a quite pretty little vine with blue flowers (a single form and a double deeper blue form) but it goes dormant in winter. Of course some plants, as they flower, also SEED!!! so there's a bonus or a drawback.
Oh snail-vine, Vigna the pinky perfumed one, that can be pinched out a bit.
Mandevillas would be my first choice for a front porch poles but really need more light I think than you are offering.
Jennie60
16 years ago
Try the good old potato vine - ours is a Monet, with mauve flowers. It grows quickly, but because it's a soft vine it's easily controlled, and very pretty

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