Last season, I worked very hard training Trumpet Vines up and over my patio cover. They were off to a good start, but we had an unusually cold winter. The vines died, and did not recover.
The main difficulty is finding a vine that will cover the entire patio cover. Most vines I see in the store grow to 15' maturity or less, and that is not enough. I am considering an Afghan Vine, no flowers, but large, dark leaves. I am not very concerned about flower color, etc, I just need the shade. Here are my specifications:
1. Hardy, fast growing vine
2. Southern California zip code 91710, Zone 9 I believe. Rich, fertile, Chino Valley (farmland) soil.
3. Trelice is 8' high, 20' wide, 12' deep, with three (3) upright supports, therefore three (3) planting places
4. FULL sun 3/4 of the day
Need recco: hardy, Climbing Vine for Southern California climate?
How about Morning glories? I have great luck with those here in San Diego. They grow super fast from seed.
Dog Teeth
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