Would love cuttings of a hardy corkscrew vine. Does anyone have any they'd be willing to share? Will trade for anything in my garden. If you want something that isn't on my trade list, email me with your "Wish List".
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I didnt know there was a "hardy" corkscrew vine ? Sounds interesting...hope you find one.
charlotte
What do you mean by "hardy". There is only one corkscrew vine that I am aware of. There is also a "snail vine". Hardiness on each is a matter of conjecture and locality.
Just showing my lack of knowledge of corkscrew vnes (sorry). You're right, it's not the hardy one... I am actually huntng for two different vines.
I am planning to sink a large pot so I can carefully bring it and it's trellis in or the winter. (Or is that a seriously ridiculous plan....)
So, which is it you're looking for?
Both. I am looking for corkscrew vine that I would like to grow in a container and winter indoors, and Virgina creeper.
No worries... I just thought if there is a hardy corkscrew vine out there...I want one !! :) Yes...you can grow it in a container and take it inside in the winter. I may have some cuttings later but dont want to whack on my plant right now :)
OMG, you're seriously looking for Virginia Creeper? That stuff is a menace! My neighbor's is coming over, under and through the fence to my yard. The thing is unstoppable! BUT, if you really want some I'm digging it up almost every day and will be happy to share.
This pic shows the invasion since last weekend... under the fence and compost pile then up and out!
OMG - I think I'll pass - and show this to the friend who suggested it. Let me know when you are ready to take cuttings from your corkscrew and I'll be glad to work out a trade with you.
Thanks for the info. You probably saved my life!
Cathy
Hey guys, I'm not even sure Virginia Creeper will grow in MA. I don't think its invasiveness in zone 8 is comparable to how it would behave up here in the frozen North.
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Carrie
I asked my friend and she is positive that it was Virginia creeper that she had. They had a brick house in Brookline (a suburb of Boston) and it grew up her chimney and covered the whole side and front of her house. I never knew what it was but I remember it vividly and it was absolutely gorgeous.
She knows the area where I would put it and she thought it would be perfet there. She well.She said it was not that invasive or aggressive at all - maybe because of the climate?
I don't remember it taking over her yard like the incredible hulk and she said she would get some new plants at the base of the chimney but not enought to be a nuisace. From time to time she'd actually mow it and she pulled it out if it was getting to large.
I'd get cuttings from her > but she sold that house almost 5 years ag. So there we are....
Cathy
I asked my friend and she is positive that it was Virginia creeper that she had. They had a brick house in Brookline (a suburb of Boston) and it grew up her chimney and covered the whole side and front of her house. I never knew what it was but I remember it vividly and it was absolutely gorgeous.
She knows the area where I would put it and she thought it would be perfet there. She well.She said it was not that invasive or aggressive at all - maybe because of the climate?
I don't remember it taking over her yard like the incredible hulk and she said she would get some new plants at the base of the chimney but not enought to be a nuisace. From time to time she'd actually mow it and she pulled it out if it was getting to large.
I'd get cuttings from her > but she sold that house almost 5 years ag. So there we are....
Cathy
seasiderose, Just for thought, Some people definately have objections to Virginia Creeper, And I can totally understand that, I myself like it, I have an arbor with VC on it thats been there for a few years now and I have never had a problem with it taking over my beds or anything else, I put it there because I like how it looks and fills in on the arbor, and because I love birds and one of my birdbooks suggested planting VC to attract birds ( And it does) So it might become aggessive depending where it's planted and it might not, But if you put it in a place that you don't mind the growth, I wouldn't think it would be a problem, Here's a pic of the one I have on my arbor, I did clip the middle top a little bit after this pic was taken to give it the right shape, But I just love the fullness ( And so dont the birds!!) .
Okay Cathy, the offer is open. It must be a climate thing, I do remember how beautiful it was in the fall where I lived before in the Sierras. Vivid red on churches, trees and walls. I never grew it myself there. Here, it's a monster! Dmail me if you want me to save some, it shouldn't be a problem to ship bare root.
Iris, your arbor really is lovely.
I think the problem with VC is that like anything else, if you keep it where it belongs it does fine, but if you take it out of it’s own natural habitat, it can be a disaster. From the little research I’ve done, I've found that it's native to Canada so I suspect the colder climates like we have in the Northeast control its growth and keep it in check. Move it into a more temperate area (like Virginia) and it doesn’t creep, it sprints.
I have appreciated all the comments both pro and con that every one has given me. From a logical standpoint, I should be able to use it here without a problem, and it really would be the perfect solution for a real landscaping headache. But I have to admit, I'm now rather ambivalent about using it and want to explore other options before I decide.
Can anyone suggest another creeping vine that would be tenacious, tolerate both neglect and essentially full shade, and would be lush and full enough to provide good coverage in an area that needs to be camouphlaged?
We considered English ivy which we have in other parts of our gardens and don’t think it will work there.
Katy, I may very well take you up on that offer. It looks like it loves your compost! It won't be nearly so well fed where we are planning to put it LOL.
I'm going to ponder what to do there a bit more, but honestly, what I like about it is how it grows up and out and I don't think we're going to find anything else that is really comparable and can do the job in that spot (unless we buy plastic). I've already tried wild grapes there but it wasn't sunny enough or fertile enough.
If you don't mind, I'll hold off a bit and then be in touch again if I decide to go with it.
Thanks all for all the help!