Can I grow these vines in a container and if so how much space to they need? I have a southwest facing deck and have about 500 sq ft
Thanks
Trumpet Vines
Sorry I can't help you out with this - I've never grown them at all. I'm interested to hear the answer too though as I'm planning on growing lots of different vines in the next couple of seasons, with some of them in containers.
--Ginny
Your msg about 'trumpet vines' doesn't tell us enough, no offence meant. There are many vines with trumpet-shaped blooms. Do you mean morning glories? There is a DG forum for them. Do you mean honeysuckle? Clematis? Really a vine, or maybe a Brugmansia, I can't resist showing. Please clarify and then we can help. --A
Hi Andy
I was referring to a vine that is called trumpet creeper and is usually red, orange, yellow and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Ive did some research about it on different sites and havent found any info about it being grown in containers. It does state that its very invasive and poisonous. Ive looked on the DG forum for vines, but didnt come across anything that could answer my question about containers. I guess if you have something big enough you can grow anything,but Im thinking that you would probably have to grow this in the ground. I love your picture and that does look like the kind of vine I was referring too..what kind of plant is this??
If you grow it in the ground it will put out suckers extentions and it will spread which is why it is invasive. Try large container or something different either for a vine you want or to attract hummingbirds.
Sydney, the photo is of a Brugmansia I grew from seed. It's not a vine, but a tree, tropical, but can be grown with overwintering care in the frozen north where we have hot summers. There is a brug forum here on DG with all kinds of specialists. You can also view my journal.
I haven't had much luck with vines in containers... they seem to prefer cool roots. They're also unpredictable in their growth habit and can be hard to control. Maybe you should consider long-flowering tall plants with large leaves, like cannas.
Heh Andy
Thanks for the info about this plant, as Ive been thinking about it all day long. I was off duty today and went to about 3 different gardening centres in my area. No one has much out yet, as I know its early, but did buy a few pots.
Gosh, trying to get established with lots of big containers is really expensive..wow..and then I still have to buy potting soil. Over the last couple of years living here, Ive only had very small containers, that you just plant pansies in. This year I really want to make this deck look spectacular. Ive been buying Miracle grow potting soil and do you know any alternatives to this, as its double the price from other potting soil.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated...:)
PS....love the picture of that plant and how long does it take to grow...if you have time please give me all of the info involved and I will try to grow it this year..providing I can get the seeds....thanks
Heh Andy..just checked out that picture again and really want one of those this year...any help would be greatly appreciated...CB
Sydney, I have some cuttings of a brugmansia, and could send you one or two if you want. It is a light pink one, not a named variety but a good grower. This brug likes morning sun and afternoon shade. Needs lot of water and lots of nutrition. I grow all my brugs in containers.
Here's a pic from last year.
Glenda
Hi Glenda
What a generous offer and I would love to get these cuttings from you. Im still a novice gardener and very new to DG and have never done this before, so not sure what the protocol for doing this is. Ill wait to hear back from you.
Thanks
Sydney, I will just send them to you and you can refund me the postage. I don't need to get paid for the cuttings. Usually I send them Expresspost so they get there quickly, so it might cost you maybe 10.00??? Not sure.
Actually, these are log cuttings from a branch of the brugmansia. I cut little logs, and then lay them sideways in dirt, and they sprout up a new shoot. I have sent these to several people all across the country, and it seems to work fine. I might wait for awhile yet until it gets somewhat warmer.
Send me a d-mail with your address, and when they are ready, I will ship them off.
Glenda
Here are some random thoughts...
You can get large ceramic pots (2 feet high!) at walmart in the spring for around $20 each. They also have large plastic or fibreglass/resin containers.
For potting, look for a cheap peat mix, usually with perlite and vermiculite. I fill the bottom third of my pots with 6" hunks of styrofoam, then put in the potting mix.
I use a LOT of fertilizer. I water the plants every day, and three times a week I use water-soluble 15-30-15, but mixed at half-strength.
If you're planting window/deck boxes, plan on watering frequently, sometimes 3X daily.
Enjoy my display from last year --A
Is this the vine you were looking for?
This one is a Butterfly gardens and hae speard many places and directions.
I've got my huge pots from either Borden's mercantile, I htink they are mucking out tubs used in barns, they have to heavy rope handles and are about 10-15$, Just drill a couple of holes in the bottom for drainage.
Linda
Hi Linda
Your picture is beautiful and is that blooming already this year, as I noted the date of the picture being very recent. About those pots, where is Bordens located as I live in Surrey and your on the island. If there a really good deal I could always check it out.
Andy I love your brug and have found a local nursery that sells them, although some are as high as $30. I didnt realize you could grow them from seeds and am looking for cuttings I guess, and dont know how they sell them in this nursery I mentioned. Thanks for your info about the pots, soil etc and I will be taking your advice on this. Apparently they can be left outside here during the winter months, which was what I was told by another local DG'er and he seems to be quite knowledgeable about these plants. Ive recently planted a bunch of seeds in a seed tray and all of the scarlett runner beans are just popping up like crazy. I will be transplanting them outside this week. Thanks again to everyone for your advice and generous offerings.
Borden's in Victoria is just behind the Shelbourne plaze, near Shelbourne and McKensize. I'll cheque to see if I got them there. The pots are 14 gal, Rubbermaid, and were $12. I got it at Home hardware.
The photo of the vine was taken in the Butterfly World near Butchart's.
There's lots of brug growers here, maybe come over as a foot passenger, we'll pick up a few other brug lunatics and we'll go to a bunch of nursery's or if any one has cuttings....
You can ask all sorts of garden questions etc. lets see if there's any response, maybe start a new thread, it's kind of buried here.
Hi MG
That road trip sounds like alot of fun and I would love to come over for a visit, as its been awhile. Perhaps when it warms up a little more we can make some arrangements. I'll be in touch and let you know when I can make it as I work shift work. Thanks for the generous offer and look forward to it. Do you know anything about butterfly bushes? Can I get cuttings from them as a friend from work has 5 of them.
I know nothing about BF bushes, except they grow. We'll talk later about a road trip. I got the big buckets and Home hardware.
Do you know anything about butterflie bushes and can you get cuttings of them and if so when and how??
And about the Mexican Flame Vine....need to have lots infor about this baby.
Hi, Sydney480,
Re: trumpet vines
Never grew one in a container, but the one I have outside my sun room is EXTREMELY invasive and it took three years to get any blossoms at all. Plus I have never seen a single hummingbird near it, which is why I planted it in the first place! Buddeleja (butterfly bush) is also very invasive. My neighbors have one and wouldn't you know? I've seen nary a butterfly near it! I do buy plants from the local big box stores as well as local nurseries but now (after trumpet vine mistake) I come to DavesGarden to read about them first, before buying, just to avoid anything that is an invasive species.
Good luck with your gardening!
Cin
We've got a trumpet vine in the backyard and it took about 3 to 4 years before it bloomed. It does attract alot of Hummingbirds for us though and sometimes Oreals come and sit right on the flowers! They can make a mess once the flowers start to drop though. Scarlet Runner beans are also great for attracting hummingbirds as well and I know you're growing them this year so hopefully they go well for you!
Steven
Heres a picture of our Trumpet Vine from last summer with Heavenly Blue Morning Glories
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