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Alternative to Cobea
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Posted by Thai 4b-5a OrilliaON (My Page) on Sun, Apr 11, 04 at 16:25
| Hi Everyone; I have a trough type planter box on my deck with a 4x8 trellis that I have grown Cobea in for the last 3 years. I use the Cobea as it is the only vine that I have found that remains green down at it's base all summer long. The trouble is, it does not have that much in the way of bloom and so the trellis is a solid mass of green (man this plant is an awesome grower!!!) but very little in the way of colour. And so my question is.........is there a very fast growing vine, with lots of bloom,that will withstand incredible afternoon heat and sun, that will stay green at soil level? I have tried scarlet runner beans and morning glory in the past along with I am sure a few others that the names escape me right now.
So thanks for any help that anyone can give me
Thai |
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RE: Alternative to Cobea
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| What about black-eyed Susan vine (Thunbergia alata)? It produces tons of flowers and sends up new vines from its base all season long. |
RE: Alternative to Cobea
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- Posted by Thai 4b-5a OrilliaON (My Page) on
Thu, Apr 15, 04 at 19:35
| Thanks NYGardener; Do I plant this from seed or buy as a bedding plant? |
RE: Alternative to Cobea
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| It's easily grown from seed. You could also look for them in garden centers, where they're sometimes available inexpensively. |
RE: Alternative to Cobea
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- Posted by Thai 4b-5a OrilliaON (My Page) on
Sat, Apr 17, 04 at 19:40
| Thanks NY, it is on my list!!!! |
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