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Climbing plant for trellis

PostPosted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 9:22 am
by TonTri
We have a fairly low wall to the front and side of our apartment and are thinking of adding trellis to give us a bit more privacy. Can anyone recommend a fairly fast growing climber that flowers in summer and is drought resistant other than bourgainvillea? I dont want the thorns as it is a sun trap terrace where people lounge.

Would something like Passion Flower, Honeysuckle or Star Jasmine be ok?

Re: Climbing plant for trellis

PostPosted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 11:53 am
by Tootandploot
I personally would go for stephanotis and you can get a healthy fairly well established plant from most markets at around 5 to 8 euros with a tall much more established plant at about 15 euros. I think they are beautiful.

Re: Climbing plant for trellis

PostPosted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 12:36 pm
by TonTri
Thank you TootandPloot. I have just googled it and it does look lovely.

Do you know what it is called in Spanish or do they sell it under the Latin name? And will it survive winters in Quesada?

Re: Climbing plant for trellis

PostPosted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 12:57 pm
by Tootandploot
Just look for Stephanotis. Yes they survive winters so long as you abide by care instructions or google how to look after it.

Re: Climbing plant for trellis

PostPosted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 12:59 pm
by TonTri
Thanks again, I will look out for it.