Classic vines with a huge range of colors. Well-behaved and easy to grow. It will take about 3 years to establish and may look terrible the first year –but, take heart, once it gets a foothold, it will be long-lived and showy for many years to come. Most will grow and bloom best in full or part sun. They prefer to keep their roots cool –so use some type of mulch or rock to accomplish this.
Varieties:
Adam’s Courage: Repeat bloomer in lavender tones.
Henryi: Large 6″-8″ pure white flowers
Jackmanii: Large, Deep purple blooms. Very popular!
Montana rubens: 2″ Pastel pink flowers, fragrant
Mrs. N Thompson: 4″-6″ deep violet striped flowers.
Niobe: Deep burgundy/red, large flowers
Sweet Autumn: (paniculata) Small but MANY fragrant white flowers in late Summer/Fall. This variety will happily bloom in shade