The cherry on a 4-season, tiered landscape is classic vines and groundcovers. Perhaps the most overlooked "layer," an underplanting of groundcovers and vines links your garden together.
Classic Vines for your garden
I often worry about garden vines. Though they grow and add beauty, some vines are hostile. Vine growth has choked out bulbs, perennials, and even smaller bushes.
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Clematis (vine)
Most reliable vines are clematis. Many types bloom in various seasons and hues. Clematis is the best non-invasive, non-aggressive climbing vine.
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Clematis ‘General Sikorski’
Most reliable vines are clematis. Many types bloom in various seasons and hues. Clematis is the best non-invasive, non-aggressive climbing vine.
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Clematis ‘Jackmanii Superba
The popular clematis ‘Jackmanii‘ blooms profusely midsummer through October with rich purple, 5-inch flowers that fade from deep to light purple.
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Clematis ‘Blue Explosion
Blue Explosion produces 5″ semi-double purple-blue flowers with pink tips. Single lavender blossoms follow.
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Mrs. N. Thompson, a vivacious clematis climbing vine, will beautify an old fence or lamp post. Piky passion flower-like flowers in bicolor. Mrs. N.
This vine is named Beautiful Bride because it resembles a bridal gown. Only a few clematis vines bloom all the way to the ground with huge white blooms up to 10" wide.
Clematis ‘Beautiful Bride
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Classic groundcover Sedum occurs in numerous sizes and kinds. ‘Autumn Joy’ and ‘Angelina’ are good variants.
Sedum (groundcover)
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I also propose Creeping Jenny (Moneywort) as a classic groundcover. Its chartreuse color contrasts well with other flowers and plants.
Creeping Jenny (groundcover)
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