KIWI VINE 'VINCENT'
Actinidia chinensis
This vine grows to extreme lengths
and is suitable for growing on fences and trellises. It requires a
long growing season--from 225 to 240 frost-free days.
Paradoxically, without a winter chill the plant may develop
dormancy problems and yield fewer fruits. This plant brings a
medium sized fruit and is a heavy bearer.
It is important to note that one
male plant can pollinated up to 4 female plants. With the Kiwi
Vine 'Vincent' ordered, you will receive the necessary number of
Male Kiwi plants: Kiwi Vine 'Tomuri'.
Fruit
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Hardiness Zone
- 8 - 9.
Bloom -
White
Winter -
In freeze the plant will
loose the leaves and buds and will and will bring new leaves as
the warmer weather returns.
Mature Height
- This plant grows laterally along chosen support. It can grow to
30' in the direction of growth. It needs substantial support.
Sun
- Prefers full sun, but will tolerate partial shade.
Water
- Keep the soil moist. This plant needs plenty of water.
Fertilizer
- Use a balanced fertilizer.
Soil
- Use a well draining soil.
Container
- Not a container plant!
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ORNAMENTAL YAM VINE
Dioscorea discolor
This
plant is a very attractive vine from the tropical
South America.
It is a counterclockwise twisting vine grown for its colorful
foliage. The heart shaped pointed leaves have dark green, pale
green, white and burgundy coloration. The underside of the leaves
is vivid purple color. The intensity of the colors depends in part
on the light level in shade the burgundy color doesnt develop.
This Ornamental Yam is very easy to grow and a fast grower.
This plant needs support system such as trellis, porch, pergola.
Typical Plant for sale
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Hardiness Zone 9-11.
Bloom
White, fragrant.
Winter In colder
climate it goes dormant and the tuber has to overwinter in a cool,
frost free location.
Mature Height
10-12
Sun
Full sun to light shade.
Water
- Keep soil evenly moist.
Fertilizer
-
Soil
- This does best in rich organic well draining soil.
Container
- This is an excellent container plant.
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PASSION VINE CAERULEA BLUE
Passiflora caerulea 'blue'
This
beautiful vine will flower from Spring through Fall and
sporadically during the Winter. The flower has a minty
scent. The egg shaped orange fruits are edible. It attracts butterflies.
This plant has a vigorous growing habit. It seems to be the one of
the most
cold-hardy Passion Vines.
It is easy to grow and can tolerate a wide range of conditions.
Mature Plant
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Hardiness Zone This Passion Vine is hardy in zone 7b
and evergreen to 32° Fahrenheit.
Bloom
Light blue, 3-4 in diameter.
Winter In favorable
conditions it stays green. If the
temperature
drops below
32° Fahrenheit, the plant freezes back
the to ground and comes back from the root next Spring.
Mature Height
- This plant will grow to 30' length.
Fast grower.
Sun
Full sun to partial shade.
Water
- It prefers humidity and moist soil.
Fertilizer
Use balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Soil
- This plant will do best in a well drained mix.
Container
- This is an excellent container plant.
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PASSION VINE INCENSE
Passiflora incarnata x cinnicata
'Incense'
Passion Vine
'Incense' will
flower from Spring through Fall. It attracts butterflies and bees.
This plant has nicely scented blooms and leaves. The fruits are
1-3" yellow and edible, however it is usually planted for its
flowers. This is a very hardy Passion vine - it is said to survive
0° Fahrenheit. It is very easy to grow.
Mature Plant
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Hardiness Zone This Passion Vine is hardy in zone 7
and evergreen to 32° Fahrenheit.
Bloom
Lavender-purple, 3-4 in diameter. If the wine is grown indoors,
where no pollinators - such as bees - are present,
hand-pollination is needed in order to set fruit.
Winter In favorable
conditions it stays green.
Mature Height
- This plant will grow to 10-20' length.
Sun
Full sun to partial shade.
Water
- It prefers humidity and moist soil.
Fertilizer
Use balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Soil
- This plant will do best in a well drained mix.
Container
- This is an excellent container plant.
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PASSION VINE 'LADY
MARGARET'
Passiflora 'Lady Margaret'
This
beautiful vine will flower year around. The plant has a minty
scent. It attracts butterflies.
Mature Plant
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Hardiness Zone This Passion Vine is hardy in zone 8
and evergreen to 32° Fahrenheit.
Bloom
Crimson, 3-4 in diameter.
Winter In favorable
conditions it stays green. If the
temperature
drops below
32° Fahrenheit, the plant freezes back
the to ground and comes back from the root next Spring.
Mature Height
- This plant will grow to 10-20' length.
Sun
Full sun to partial shade.
Water
- This plant prefers humidity and moist soil.
Fertilizer
Use balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Soil
- This plant will do best in a well drained mix.
Container
- This is an excellent container plant.
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