Vines & Groundcover Plant Species - The Good Earth Garden Center https://thegoodearthgarden.com/plant-species/vines-groundcover/ The Good Earth Garden Center has plant rental, hardscape and outdoor rooms, DIY Landscape Assistance, Landscape Planning & Installation Sat, 28 Jan 2017 22:15:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://thegoodearthgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cropped-favicon-32x32.jpg Vines & Groundcover Plant Species - The Good Earth Garden Center https://thegoodearthgarden.com/plant-species/vines-groundcover/ 32 32 34020795 English Ivy https://thegoodearthgarden.com/products/vines-groundcover/english-ivy/ Thu, 15 Sep 2016 19:42:09 +0000 http://useful-porpoise.flywheelsites.com/?post_type=product&p=3653 English Ivy is a very popular, easy to grow, self-clinging vine that is great for climbing walls, as a groundcover, or enhancing container plantings. Displays small green leaves. A classic vine for climbing walls, pillars, arbors and fences. Evergreen. Shade to Part Sun Low maintenance Clinging, evergreen vine Semi-hardy, may freeze back Grows well as... Read more »

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]]> English Ivy is a very popular, easy to grow, self-clinging vine that is great for climbing walls, as a groundcover, or enhancing container plantings. Displays small green leaves. A classic vine for climbing walls, pillars, arbors and fences. Evergreen.

  • Shade to Part Sun
  • Low maintenance
  • Clinging, evergreen vine
  • Semi-hardy, may freeze back
  • Grows well as a topiary
  • Excellent evergreen option in container plantings

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]]> 3653 Vinca https://thegoodearthgarden.com/products/vines-groundcover/vinca/ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 14:44:39 +0000 http://useful-porpoise.flywheelsites.com/products/vines-groundcover/vinca/ Vinca is a widely varied genus which includes brightly blooming annuals, trailing annuals and perennial groundcovers. This description of vinca pertains to Vinca minor, the evergreen perennial groundcover. Vinca minor is also called creeping myrtle, and is a fast spreading 4-8 inch tall, evergreen groundcover. Shiny green leaves grow from long, arching stems and blue... Read more »

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]]> Vinca is a widely varied genus which includes brightly blooming annuals, trailing annuals and perennial groundcovers. This description of vinca pertains to Vinca minor, the evergreen perennial groundcover. Vinca minor is also called creeping myrtle, and is a fast spreading 4-8 inch tall, evergreen groundcover. Shiny green leaves grow from long, arching stems and blue or white flowers are present for about 4 weeks in the spring. There are variations on leaf color and bloom time; these are cultivar specific. Plant in dry to moist soil in a sun to part sun location. Cut old growth back to several inches tall in early spring to encourage new growth. New shoots and roots form where stems touch the ground.

  • Sun to Part Sun
  • Low growing, 6-12 inches tall
  • Fast growing
  • Spring blooms in white, blue or purple
  • Evergreen groundcover

 

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]]> 3254 Hardy Jasmine https://thegoodearthgarden.com/products/vines-groundcover/hardy-jasmine/ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 14:44:39 +0000 http://useful-porpoise.flywheelsites.com/products/vines-groundcover/perennial-jasmine/ There are many kinds of jasmine and not all are hardy in our area. We carry various tropical, summer blooming jasmine as well as the hardy ones we will discuss here. There are also jasmine shrubs such as Winter Jasmine. Jasmine vines may be evergreen or semi-evergreen but all feature blooms, usually fragrant, white or... Read more »

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]]> There are many kinds of jasmine and not all are hardy in our area. We carry various tropical, summer blooming jasmine as well as the hardy ones we will discuss here. There are also jasmine shrubs such as Winter Jasmine.

Jasmine vines may be evergreen or semi-evergreen but all feature blooms, usually fragrant, white or yellow blooms. These are typically twining vines, some with a large growing habit.

  • Sun to Part Sun
  • Evergreen to semi-evergreen
  • Fragrant blooms, in a yellow or white color
  • Mature size and growth habit is species and variety specific
  • Twining vine

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]]> 3249 Wisteria https://thegoodearthgarden.com/products/vines-groundcover/wisteria/ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 14:44:39 +0000 http://useful-porpoise.flywheelsites.com/products/vines-groundcover/wisteria/ There are 10 species of wisteria and most are deciduous climbers found in moist woods and along streambanks. Chinese wisteria is commonly seen naturalized and has become invasive in some areas. American wisteria is native to the central and southern US and has unscented blue flowers that emerge after the leaves. Wisteria features showy, pea-like... Read more »

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]]> There are 10 species of wisteria and most are deciduous climbers found in moist woods and along streambanks. Chinese wisteria is commonly seen naturalized and has become invasive in some areas. American wisteria is native to the central and southern US and has unscented blue flowers that emerge after the leaves. Wisteria features showy, pea-like flowers, borne on racemes in the spring or summer. Wisteria may be trained against a wall, into a large tree or over a pergola. Supports must be very sturdy as vines are heavy and may grow to 30 feet. Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full or partial sun. Prune in July or August to cut back whippy green shoots of the current years growth to help control plant size. In the winter, cut back to two or three buds in January or February to tidy up. As the plant matures, hard prune to stimulate strong, new growth and additional blooms.

  • Sun to Part Sun
  • Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil
  • Prune in summer and winter
  • Eye-catching pea-like blooms
  • Fast growing
  • If allowed to vine, provide a sturdy support

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]]> 3255 Raspberry Creeping https://thegoodearthgarden.com/products/vines-groundcover/raspberry-creeping/ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 14:44:39 +0000 http://useful-porpoise.flywheelsites.com/products/vines-groundcover/raspberry-ground-cover/ Creeping raspberry is a real raspberry, although it is grown for its mass of highly textured, thick leaves more than for its fruit. It makes an attractive groundcover for formal areas, rock gardens and in woodland gardens. The neatly rounded leaves have bronze-colored undersides and feature fall color that persists through the winter. White flowers... Read more »

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]]> Creeping raspberry is a real raspberry, although it is grown for its mass of highly textured, thick leaves more than for its fruit. It makes an attractive groundcover for formal areas, rock gardens and in woodland gardens. The neatly rounded leaves have bronze-colored undersides and feature fall color that persists through the winter. White flowers bloom in the summer, and are sometimes followed by red fruits. Plant in moderately fertile soil that is well drained. Avoid planting in areas with consistently wet soil.

  • Sun to Part Sun
  • Low growing, less than 6 inches in height
  • Spreads via runner on top of the ground
  • Moderately fast grower
  • Prefers dry to medium moisture soil
  • Low maintenance

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]]> 3251 Rose Climbing https://thegoodearthgarden.com/products/vines-groundcover/rose-climbing/ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 14:44:39 +0000 http://useful-porpoise.flywheelsites.com/products/vines-groundcover/rose-climbing/ There are many climbing roses available, for the most part, they are deciduous and must have training and support to grow on, as they neither twine or cling. Support structures may include fences, walls, trellises or arbors. Although bloom times vary with species and variety, most bloom in summer. Climbing roses have large flowers that... Read more »

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]]> There are many climbing roses available, for the most part, they are deciduous and must have training and support to grow on, as they neither twine or cling. Support structures may include fences, walls, trellises or arbors. Although bloom times vary with species and variety, most bloom in summer. Climbing roses have large flowers that are typically held singly or in small groups and they usually have the ability to repeat bloom. Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in a sunny location. Prune while dormant in mid to late winter (around Valentine’s Day) to encourage plenty of late season flowers. This is because roses will bloom first on older branches and then on the current season’s growth.

  • Sun to Part Sun
  • Fertilize for best blooms
  • Provide as much air flow as possible to prevent disease issues

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]]> 3252 Pachysandra https://thegoodearthgarden.com/products/vines-groundcover/pachysandra/ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 14:44:39 +0000 http://useful-porpoise.flywheelsites.com/products/vines-groundcover/pachysandra/ There are four species of pachysandra; all of which are evergreen or semi-evergreen. Pachysandra is grown for the ground covering foliage. Allegheny spurge (Pachysandra procumbens) is native to the southeastern U.S. and isn’t as invasive as some of its relatives. This type also has fragrant white flowers and grows well in shade gardens. Plant in... Read more »

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]]> There are four species of pachysandra; all of which are evergreen or semi-evergreen. Pachysandra is grown for the ground covering foliage. Allegheny spurge (Pachysandra procumbens) is native to the southeastern U.S. and isn’t as invasive as some of its relatives. This type also has fragrant white flowers and grows well in shade gardens. Plant in moderately moist, but well draining soil; cannot tolerate extremely dry soil.

  • Shade to Part Sun
  • Evergreen to semi-evergreen, depending on species
  • May have fragrant flowers
  • Mature size varies 6-12 inches depending on species

 

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]]> 3248 Clematis https://thegoodearthgarden.com/products/vines-groundcover/clematis/ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 14:44:38 +0000 http://useful-porpoise.flywheelsites.com/products/vines-groundcover/clematis/ Clematis vines are one of the most popular blooming vines in gardens! Often times, they are grown draping over brick mailbox stands or on arbors and trellises. Bloom time and flower color depend on variety. Plant form and size also vary. There are planting tips that apply to all clematis; the old rule of thumb... Read more »

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]]> Clematis vines are one of the most popular blooming vines in gardens! Often times, they are grown draping over brick mailbox stands or on arbors and trellises. Bloom time and flower color depend on variety. Plant form and size also vary. There are planting tips that apply to all clematis; the old rule of thumb is to plant where the root zone is shaded and the top growth is in the sun. They also like sweet soil so a soil pH test along with possible applications of lime are recommended. Plant in moist, well-drained, fertile soil and provide regular watering. Be gentle during planting; vine branches may be brittle. Not all clematis feature a vining habit; some are more like perennials and shrubs. Some of the vining types can be grown as groundcovers too. Proper pruning of clematis depends on the bloom time. For spring blooming clematis, they will flower on the previous years’ growth and don’t require pruning at all.   If they need pruning, trim just after flowering. Summer blooming clematis bloom on last years’ growth as well as later on new growth. These can be pruned before new growth begins in the spring; cut above the healthiest buds, and trim away crowded or damaged branches too. For later summer and fall blooming clematis, they form flowers on new growth each ear. For the best display, they should be pruned back hard each spring to about two feet off the ground, unless you are training on an overhead arbor, in which case, they should be left much longer. Again, cut above healthy buds and train as needed.

  • Sun to Part Sun
  • May be evergreen or deciduous
  • Bloom color, size and time are variety specific, although most feature large spring blooms in various colors.
  • Eye-catching blooms!

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]]> 3239 Ardisia https://thegoodearthgarden.com/products/vines-groundcover/ardisia/ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 14:44:38 +0000 http://useful-porpoise.flywheelsites.com/products/vines-groundcover/ardisia/ Ardisia is an evergreen groundcover, also known by the common name of marlberry. This plant has attractive, broadleaf evergreen foliage in a dark blue-green color, and features red berries in late summer that last into winter. Ardisia is a moderately fast grower that fills in quickly. Shade to Part Sun Evergreen Ornamental red berries Water... Read more »

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]]> Ardisia is an evergreen groundcover, also known by the common name of marlberry. This plant has attractive, broadleaf evergreen foliage in a dark blue-green color, and features red berries in late summer that last into winter. Ardisia is a moderately fast grower that fills in quickly.

  • Shade to Part Sun
  • Evergreen
  • Ornamental red berries
  • Water regularly
  • Fast grower; matures at 6-8 inches tall in a clump of 2-3 feet wide

 

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]]> 3235 Miscellaneous https://thegoodearthgarden.com/products/vines-groundcover/miscellaneous/ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 14:44:38 +0000 http://useful-porpoise.flywheelsites.com/products/vines-groundcover/misce-vines/ We offer more vines and groundcovers than we had room for! This category contains items that we only carry a couple of varieties of. Some are sun loving, and some are shade loving, some are evergreen and some are deciduous… you get the picture! If you have questions about these plants, please give us a... Read more »

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]]> We offer more vines and groundcovers than we had room for! This category contains items that we only carry a couple of varieties of. Some are sun loving, and some are shade loving, some are evergreen and some are deciduous… you get the picture! If you have questions about these plants, please give us a call or email us… or better yet, come see us!

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