Sun loving climber with light coverage .. to 3m ideas?
By Ohlilymylove
Kingston, Surrey,
United Kingdom 
Hi would anyone have any suggestions for a red/yellow or orange climber for my full sun pergola, I want something manageable so perhaps a small campsis radicans or perhaps a clematis (i.e. montana would be out of the question) but I am looking for a fairly light coverage as anything denser more would render our suntrap a bit too shaded. I had annual sweet peas previously which worked well as they clung quite tightly to the frame (with a little guidance of course !) but would like something more permanent.
26 Apr, 2009
Answers
What about a trumpet vine - my sister had one on her back wall which had beautiful orange flowers (they abound in Italy but can grow in a sunny position). Don't know its Latin name. They grow quite big.
26 Apr, 2009
Look up Ecremocarpus Scaber, also known as Chilean Glory. It comes in yellow/red/orange varieties, climbs well and altho' it dies down in winter, will re-grow..
26 Apr, 2009
Thanks for the welcome and the tips! .. I finally opted for a red trumpet vine/campsis .. I found one that goes to about 3 metres, which are less common than the larger 12m or taller varieties. I am not sure what to expect, so I have opted only to cover one side of the pergola this year to see how it goes before planting the other side!
7 May, 2009
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If you go to Taylors Clematis site they list Clematis in G1 G2 and G3, G3 only get to 6' high, they also tell you all about each plant, i use it to choose my Clematis they are specialists so know what they are talking about, they also do other climbers such as honeysuckle. Hope that helps a bit!!! Welcome to GOY!! :o)
26 Apr, 2009