{"title":"Ornamental Vines","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreepy and Climby Perennial Flowers. You know... these are the perennial plants you don't have to go get, they will come to you. The perennial vines we offer are the more rare and unusual plants...not the ordinary ivies and wisterias that most nurseries have. Vines let you take your perennial garden vertical, and they out-stretch even the tallest of the tall perennials. After all, its nice to look up and see beautiful flowers. Some vines straddle the line between perennial plants and woody plants...these are called lianas, and we sell these too.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ampelaster-carolinianus","title":"Ampelaster carolinianus","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Aster carolinianus) What will they think of next...a native (NC south to Florida) woody \u003ca title=\"Shop our selection of aster \" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/aster\"\u003easter\u003c\/a\u003e that climbs! We figure the North American (NC south to Florida) native Ampelaster carolinianus watched too many old kudzu movies. Yes, it grows, it climbs, it mingles, it blooms...it closely resembles a clematis in habit with fragrant lavender-pink flowers from late September into November (NC). Give Ampelaster carolinianus a trellis, deer fence (which it really loves) or let it socialize in the garden...it's actually well-behaved! When in flower, our plant is abuzz with pollinators, including skippers, Monarch butterflies, honeybees, and native bees.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAmpelaster (Aster) carolinianus is truly a maintenance-free perennial. Since it has a woody trunk, it never dies to the ground. If there was a reason, climbing aster could in fact be cut to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAmpelaster (Aster) carolinianus thrives in a wide range of conditions, but seems to be best in full sun for 6+ hours, and in a well drained soil.Climbing aster is amazingly drought tolerant, but also thrives under irrigated garden conditions. Although Ampelaster (Aster) carolinianus can grow in part shade, flowering is reduced, and the chance of foliar diseases increases.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAmpelaster (Aster) carolinianus is pollinated by native bees and butterflies, while the seed are enjoyed by an array of song birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNomenclature:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eClimbing aster was known for years as Aster carolinianus, but DNA testing showed it, and other North American asters to be distant cousins instead of brothers and sisters. Consequently, in 1995, climbing aster was moved into a new genus, ampelaster, where it lives alone as the only member of the genus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000596293,"sku":"823","price":17.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Ampelaster-carolinianus.i-823.s-62453.r-1_e5eed2cc-1b47-4711-a10f-a196b980f238.jpg?v=1791483186"},{"product_id":"manettia-cordifolia","title":"Manettia cordifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eManettia cordifolia is one of our favorite warm-climate vines, yet it's still relatively unknown in gardening circles. Firecracker vine emerges in very late spring and is an elegant twining vine with tiny leaves climbing skyward on anyone or anything nearby. Starting in mid-summer and lasting well into fall, the vines burst forth with tiny, 1\", red-orange blooms that look like miniature firecrackers (red with a yellow tip)...irresistible to hummingbirds. Firecracker vine grows just fast enough to be garden-worthy, but not fast enough to be a pest...simply exquisite! We offered this under the incorrect name of Manettia inflata for several seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/DrNNudfWtrk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21001136965,"sku":"1527","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Manettia-cordifolia.i-1527.s-64439.r-1_9e39167e-fac4-43c8-88c1-d929febc1d2d.jpg?v=1787870752"},{"product_id":"aristolochia-fimbriata","title":"Aristolochia fimbriata","description":"\u003cp\u003eAristolochia fimbriata is a really cool deciduous groundcover Dutchman's pipe that spreads out to 2'. The prostrate little green stems are clothed with medium green rounded leaves, each highlighted with dramatic silver veining. The cute, little, 1\" long, yellow and brown flowers resemble miniature elephant trunks and are produced along the stem all summer. In winter, the stems retreat back to the base so there are no invasive problems with this gem! The only \"ornamental\" downside is that aristolochia is a delicacy for pipevine swallowtail butterfly larvae in midsummer...less foliage, but more butterflies!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis delicate little trailer grows from a 6\" long carrot-like taproot. It must store enough food to allow regrowth of new stems after being eaten by pipevine swallowtail butterfly larvae. It is likely that the larger a planting of pipevine plants is, the more likely that they will be utilized by Pipevine Swallowtail Butterflies. So don't plant just one, plant masses of them. You will get plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful foliage and the occasional flower and then the miracle of caterpillars becoming butterflies and the knowledge that you supported a native butterfly and fellow traveler on this planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit of this species are fascinating as well, opening from the top of the fruit they resemble the gondola of a hot-air balloon.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very low maintenance plant, requiring only a sunny location with average drainage. It will tolerate a dry site. It completely disappears in winter, returning each spring. Propagation is by seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSome species of Aristolochia are known as birthwort, as some were used to assist birth. Aristolochia means \"well born\". 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The leaves on this great vine emerge bright golden and retain their color when growing in sun. In fall, the cool weather provides the golden foliage with a lovely red overlay. The clinging tendrils make Parthenocissus 'Fenway Park' a great choice to suck up to brick walls without any assistance! The top conversation piece in our garden!\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025236357,"sku":"3221","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Parthenocissus-tricuspidata-Fenway-Park.i-3221.s-14978.r-1.jpg?v=1790017861"},{"product_id":"jasminum-officinale-frojas","title":"Jasminum officinale Frojas","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis superb form of the Chinese scrambler, Jasminum officinale, comes from Fromefield Nursery in the UK. Unlike the species that has green leaves, this seedling boasts brilliant gold foliage that holds beautifully even in our hot, humid summers. The stems are home to deliciously fragrant, pure white flowers throughout the summer. As a gesture of forced integration, we encourage Jasminum 'Frojas' to scramble through other colored foliage plants such as purple loropetalum and smoke tree. Each branch of Fiona Sunrise jasmine can reach up to 10' in length when happy or can be kept shorter with a pair of sharp clippers. Lest we forget, tea from this gem is drunk for its aphrodisiac qualities, and who could forget that carrying the flowers attracts money and wealth? 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Don't worry about pruning, since it is a perennial and will die to the ground each season. For us, Clematis 'Rooguchi' makes a 6' tall clambering vine...perfect for weaving through shrubs like a motorbike through a traffic jam.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eClematis 'Rooguchi' is the perfect maintenance-free clematis. Since it dies to the ground each fall, simply throw the old stalks on the compost pile in the winter and that's it. You will need to have something for it to climb on during the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eClematis 'Rooguchi' tolerates an incredible array of diverse growing conditions as we mentioned above. They key is well-drained soil, as clematis as a rule do not like waterlogged or wet soils. We grow ours in an un-irrigated bed, where it thrives, so regular moisture during the growing season is nice, but not really essential. Both alkaline to slightly acidic soils are fine, as are both sandy and clay soils. Full sun for at least 4-6 hours are needed for good flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impacts:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBees are a primary pollinator for clematis like Clematis 'Rooguchi'. Despite being pollinated, we have never seen a seed set, on what is almost certainly a sterile hybrid.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21027825093,"sku":"7093","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Clematis-Rooguchi.i-7093.s-64825.r-1_43a6229f-5d45-49d4-b71d-851f22487f52.jpg?v=1789754354"},{"product_id":"asparagus-setaceus-lowestoffe","title":"Asparagus setaceus Lowestoffe","description":"\u003cp\u003eAsparagus 'Lowestoffe' is our winter-hardy selection of the popular tropical houseplant, Asparagus setaceus. 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Lonicera flava grows in both rocky soils and swamps, and although it prefers a near neutral pH, this is not a requirement. For those unfamiliar with Lonicera flava, take Lonicera sempervirens and cross it with a shrub, and you get the idea. Larry's selection has superbly rich orange flowers, which are also quite unusual for Lonicera flava. 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