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Author: | themes [ Sun Aug 06, 2017 7:34 pm ] |
Post subject: | Climbers on ropes |
I decided a few years ago to try climbers on ropes for a sort of liana like look. I initially set up with jute wire is this does not look to strange and blends in more. Eventually the rope dissolves and disappears and you are left with the climber in that shape. I have been unlucky in that It was bigger as I was stringing from tree to tree but three trees have come down in the time I started this. I've had to modify this year and lead one of the ropes to the arch as a tree fell, rather than wasting what was there. Is anybody else trying this? |
Author: | charliepridham [ Mon Aug 07, 2017 7:48 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Climbers on ropes |
What climbers are you using? |
Author: | Paul Spracklin [ Mon Aug 07, 2017 9:14 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Climbers on ropes |
That is a good idea Mo. Not sure I have heard of anyone training their climbers in such a fashion. I have one that has done it by itself - Drega sinensis - the growth kind of looped downwards from the Eucalyptus it was growing up then it started climbing back up itself. 'Conveniently' situated on one of the man pathways down the garden it makes a handy throat-height garrotte for the unwary. Elsewhere I have one of the Holboellias that is threatening to do the same. |
Author: | themes [ Mon Aug 07, 2017 1:58 pm ] |
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Author: | Paul Spracklin [ Mon Aug 07, 2017 5:54 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Climbers on ropes |
Your wish is my command... The Drega And the Holboellia The Drega I think works best as the liana-a-like. Lovely thing and more vigorous than most sources indicate. The Holboellia seems indestructable, too. I left the pot beside a trachy a few years ago whilst wondering where to plant it and promptly forgot all about it. It quietly rooted through the drainage holes and off it went. Neither get extra water and they are both in exceptionally dry soil with some large trees sucking the life out of that area. |
Author: | themes [ Mon Aug 07, 2017 8:26 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Climbers on ropes |
Loving the heart shaped leaves of the drega. I think the first pic is just the ticket! The soil towards the back of the garden can be problematic here especially below the trees. I tried Holboellia (ctrlV) a few years ago prior to 2010. Petefree recommended it. I have an instant association with him and this plant and can't shake it. When I started the rope thing Grenville an infrequent poster now was doing the same but he may have given up on it. The drega looks the perfect candidate for ropes. Saying that it looks really natural and curtain-y. A bit side tracked but in the last pic what is growing/climbing in the background of the second pic on the tree? I like it.... |
Author: | Steven [ Tue Aug 08, 2017 12:12 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Climbers on ropes |
Now, that's a fine idea for the exotic effect, Mo! I just don't need to try anything made of jute or any natural fibres, as my red squirrels will steal them in no time. I switched to plastics. In return I get planted dozens of oaks and walnuts from them *facepalm*. I just got a Campsis x tagliabuana 'Summer Jazz Fire' for the southern wall. The colour is really gorgeous! |
Author: | Paul Spracklin [ Tue Aug 08, 2017 12:40 pm ] |
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Author: | Kev Spence [ Tue Aug 08, 2017 5:40 pm ] |
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I have plenty of trees no need for rope climbing here Actinidia pilosula is an elegant scrambler should you want to try something less thuggish |
Author: | themes [ Tue Aug 08, 2017 10:59 pm ] |
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Author: | hortusgardens [ Tue Aug 08, 2017 11:01 pm ] |
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Try Passiflora caerulea, it can easily grow 4-5m in a season on tough woody stems. Glossy 5 lobed leaves, fantastic flowers and a thin woody structure. My one proviso is be careful where you get it from, lots of Garden Centre bought plants flounder having being too softly grown. I propagate mine from a big one I know is tough & rampant, I'm north of you so I know it can be grown well up here (PM me if you want one to try). |
Author: | charliepridham [ Wed Aug 09, 2017 8:16 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Climbers on ropes |
Holboellia coriacea is a great favourite for me, I love the scented flowers in spring and the autumn fruit is spectacular but they are big growers this is part of one of mine by , on Flickr some of the fruit (which is quite nice to eat) by , on Flickr |
Author: | Paul Spracklin [ Wed Aug 09, 2017 10:39 am ] |
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Author: | themes [ Wed Aug 09, 2017 11:07 pm ] |
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Charlie, that is just wonderful. I just have to say I need a spare kidney on this forum and people are pm-ing me asking what blood type I am. Great Forum Great people/community. A spring splurge is on the cards methinks. |
Author: | PeteFree [ Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:48 pm ] |
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