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42 Friends School Plant Sale • May 8–10, 2015
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Climbing Plants
Annual Vines
C013 Love-in-a-Puff ß
Cardiospermum halicacabum
Long, tubular, dark purple flowers with parasolshaped rosy calyces and heart-shaped green leaves.
Beautiful and vigorous in a sunny location. Climbs
by twining. 10’h Í∏†
$3.00—3.5” pot
Small white flowers followed by light green inflated
pods containing seeds marked with a distinct little
heart. Quick-growing vines with pretty, lacy foliage
are excellent for covering wire fences. Climbs by
tendrils. 10’h Í∏
$7.00—4.5” plantable pot
Black-Eyed Susan Vine
C014 Moonflower, Climbing ß
Ipomoea noctiflora alba
Thunbergia alata
Winsome twiner or trailer with masses of flowers
with flat, open faces and dark eyes. 긠
White 5-6” trumpets unfurl as evening approaches
releasing a lovely fragance. The blooms gently spiral
closed with the rising sun. Vigorous twining
climber. 10–30’h ÍΩ¥ $7.00—4.5” plantable pot
$3.00—3.5” pot:
C002 Susie ß—Large 1.5” orange blooms. 4–5’h
$7.00—4.5” plantable pot:
Passion Flower Passiflora
C003 African Sunset ß—Distinctive warm terra
cotta shades. Vigorous. 10’h
C004 Arizona Dark Red ß—Deep persimmon-red.
6–8’h
C005 Sunny Lemon Star—Lemony yellow. 10’h
C006 Sunny Susy Red Orange ß—Deep redorange. 6–8’h
Outlandish flowers late summer through fall with
lush, dark green foliage. Can be grown in a tub and
allowed to spend winter dormant in a frost-free
basement. Prefers well-drained soil and plenty of
sun. Climbs by tendrils. Í
$3.00—3.5” pot:
C015 Blue P. caerulea ß—Blue and white flowers
late summer through fall. 15’h †
C007 Bleeding Heart Vine ◊
Clerodendrum Delectum Red
Showy clusters of red flowers with lavender bracts
on a tropical vine. It can be over-wintered indoors
as a house plant. This West African vine will repeatedly reward you with massive clusters of white and
scarlet flowers. Climbs by twining. 10–12’h
Í∏Ω∫˙
$15.00—5.25” pot
C008 Canary Bird Vine
Tropaeolum peregrinum
Bright yellow flowers and deeply lobed foliage. The
flowers are said to look like canaries, but some see
them as troll dolls with wild yellow hair. Blooms all
summer into fall. Climbs by long leaf stalks. 12’h
Í∏
$3.00—3.5” pot
BASKETS ,
Trumpet Creeper
Perennial Vines
C001 Bell Vine, Purple ß
Rhodochiton astrosanguineum Purple Rain
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$10.00—4” pot:
C016 Giant Granadilla P. quadrangularis ß—
Fragrant 5” deep red flowers with a frilly, fancy
white and purple banded center. A too-small
pot encourages flowering. Sunny south window as a houseplant. Fast-growing. It would
be a challenge to get its nine-pound passion
fruit. 30–50’h in Minnesota.
C017 Snapdragon, Climbing
Asarina purpusii Victoria Falls
Vibrant 2” magenta-purple trumpets with lime
bracts and lovely green-gray foliage. Works on a
trellis or in a mixed container. Blooms early summer until frost. Twining. 8–10’h Í∏
$7.00—4.5” plantable pot
C009 Candy Corn Flag ß
Manettia luteorubra
Sweet Pea, Heirloom Lathyrus odoratus
Blooms resemble candy corn, orange with yellow
tips. A fun novelty for small trellises, basket or pots.
More vigorous in part shade. Twines. 3–4’h Í∏†
$3.00—3.5” pot
C018 King Edward VII ◊ ß—Fragrant, deep
C010 Cup and Saucer Vine
Cobaea scandens
Striking 2” flowers that change from green to lovely
violet. If planted in a sheltered spot, the flowers
continue after early frosts. Graceful climber, suitable
for tub culture. Climbs by tendrils. 25’h Í∏
$3.00—3.5” pot
C011 Firecracker Vine ß
Mina lobata Exotic Love
In full sun, one plant can easily produce several
hundred arching sprays of aligned flowers in a spectacular color combination, August through frost.
Each 1” flower begins rich red and matures to
orange, then to yellow and finally to white. All colors are out at once. Self twining; more restrained in
part shade. 20’h Í∏†˙
$3.00—3.5” pot
Intense, unique fragrance. Climbs by leaf tendrils. Í
$7.00—4.5” plantable pot:
crimson summer blooms, introduced in 1903
by Henry Eckford, the Scottish hybridizer of
grandiflora sweet peas that were very popular
cut flowers and flower show exhibits. Almost
the only sweet pea from that era still grown, it
won the RHS Award of Garden Merit in 1995.
4–6’h
C019 Lady Grisel Hamilton ◊ ß—Her Ladyship
is 120 years old with simple fragrant pale bluelavender flowers. Tolerates warm weather.
Prefers rich soil. 5–6’h
See also vegetables, BEANS and BIT TER MELON ,
page 37, and MALABAR SPINACH , page 38
C012 Hyacinth Bean ß
Dolichos lablab Ruby Moon
Rose-purple fragrant wisteria-like flowers midsummer through fall bloom. Elegant purple-tinged
heart-shaped leaves and glossy magenta-purple seed
pods in fall. Vigorous, fast-growing twining climber
that needs a strong trellis. Grown as food in tropical
areas, the young shoots, immature pods, and flowers are edible, but dried pods and seeds can cause
stomach upset without special treatment in cooking. 10–20’h ÍÇ˙¥ $7.00—4.5” plantable pot
If you save Box Tops throughout the year,
you can bring them to the plant sale.
(A collection can is located at the the
Info Desk under the central staircase.)
Thanks for your help!
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C020 Bittersweet
Celastrus scandens
Autumn Revolution
This introduction from Bailey Nurseries is
a revolution in bittersweet. Not only selffruiting, it produces berries twice the normal size, every year. Bright red to orange
berries are wonderful in dried arrangements. Vigorous and twining variety of
the Minnesota native climber. 15–25’h
Í¥
$17.00—1 gal. pot
C021 Bleeding Heart, Climbing
Adlumia fungosa
Pearly pink spurred blossoms. Biennial
vine for shade that climbs by leaf tendrils.
Native to Appalachia and the north shore
of Lake Superior in Minnesota.
Horticultural source. 6–10’h Í∏˜
$3.00—2.5” pot
Chocolate Vine Akebia
Perfect for growing on fences, pergolas or
by the patio where the scent will pervade.
Twining. Í∏
$9.00—1 quart pot:
C022 Five-Leaf A. quinata—An eye-catching climber with clusters of rounded
leaves and racemes of captivating
chocolate-purple blooms with a
spicy fragrance. 30’h
C023 Three-Leaf A. trifoliata—Elegant
twining vine from China with large
attractive three-part leaves and faintly scented dark-purple flowers in
mid-spring. Combines nicely with a
clematis. 4–6’h
Honeysuckle continued
$8.00—1 quart pot (continued):
C062 John Clayton—Discovered by a
member of the Virginia Native Plant
Society, this honeysuckle has lovely,
soft-yellow, tubular flowers that are
slightly fragrant. 10–20’h
C063 Honeysuckle, Variegated
Lonicera periclymenum Harlequin ß
Foliage is green edged in cream, frequently with pink highlights. Yellow and pink
fragrant flowers from June to October.
Compact and slower growing. Moist,
well-drained soil. Twining. 10–12’h
Í∏Ω˙ç¥
$3.00—3.5” pot
Hops Humulus lupulus
This fast-growing vine has maple-like
leaves. Pine-scented greenish flowers
resembling cones are attractive to butterflies. The young shoots are edible like
asparagus. Dried, the flowers are also a
key ingredient in beer brewing. Dies back
to the ground each winter. Strong spreader from the roots. Twining. Í∏∫Â
$6.50—3” pot:
C064 Cascade ◊—Aroma-type hops
Clematis see page 43
with moderate bitterness, often used
in West Coast ales. Considered the
most popular hops in North
America. 20’h by 10’w
C065 Columbus ◊—Excellent for bitter ales and American pale ales, and
can be dramatic when dry hopped.
High alpha acids. 20’h
C066 Nugget—A great bittering hop with
a heavy herbal aroma. Gold leaves.
25’h
C057 Dutchman’s Pipe
Aristolochia durior
C067 Magnum ◊ ß—Citrusy and
Large, heart-shaped dark green leaves,
great screening. Excellent larval food for
butterflies. Small, yellow-brown flowers
look like a clay pipe. Tolerant of shade and
dry soil; spreads from the roots. Over
time will provide a complete screen of
green. Climbs by tendrils. Syn. A. macrophylla. 20–30’h Í∏Ω∫¥
$16.00—1 gal. pot
Honeysuckle, Dropmore
Scarlet Lonicera x brownii
Blooms, more coral-scarlet than scarlet,
are excellent for attracting hummingbirds
and orioles. Good for fences or trellises.
Twining. Bred in Manitoba. 12’h ÍΩ˙¥
$14.00—1 gal. pot:
spicy flavor, commonly used as a
base bittering hop in many beer
recipes. Also known as Hallertau
Magnum. 20–25’h
C068 Mount Hood ◊ ß—Developed
in Oregon, this triploid aromatic hop
variety is part of the Hallertau family
of hops. 15–20’h
C069 Willamette—Fruity and floral.
Great for American pale and brown
ales, and English-style ales. 15–25’h
C070 Hydrangea, Climbing
Hydrangea petiolaris
C058 $4.00—3.5” pot
C060 $13.00—1 gal. pot
Clusters of fragrant flowers with showy
white bracts. Early summer blooming.
Very slow to establish; worth the wait.
From Japan. Self-clinging by aerial
rootlets. 30’h Í∏¥ $8.00—1 quart pot
Honeysuckle, Trumpet
C071 Hydrangea-Vine,
Lonicera sempervirens
Japanese ◊
A vigorous grower popular with hummingbirds and nectar-seeking moths.
Orange-red berries, which many birds relish, appear after the flowers. Beautiful
blue-green foliage. It needs at least a halfday of sun for good blooms. Climbs by
twining. Í∏Ω˙¥
Schizophragma hydrangeoides
Rose Sensation
$8.00—1 quart pot:
C061 Blanche Sandman—Deep rose
Late spring to mid-summer lacy flower
clusters, shading white to pink. If the suggested height sounds daunting (perhaps
optimistic), it can be cut back in late winter to control the ultimate size. Vigorous
vine that clings by aerial rootlets. 40–50’h
∏∫
$11.00—5.25” pot
flowers blooming sporadically from
May until frost. 12’h
How to make sure your plants
are free of neonic pesticides
Grow plants yourself from organic seeds or plants,
or buy organically grown plants.
Ask your sources of nonorganic plants:
• Have you ever used neonics on this plant or its soil?
• If you got the seed, cutting, or young plant from elsewhere,
has it ever had neonics used on it?
Remember: neonics stay in the plant and in the soil.
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May 8–10, 2015 • Friends School Plant Sale 43
Climbing Plants
Clematis Clematis
C072 Ivy, Boston Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Í¥
See more CLEMATIS, page 6 (unusual plants)
Clematis climbs by leaf stems that grab anything less than a half-inch in diameter.
The plants like full sun with their roots protected from the hottest midday rays.
Those that tolerate a bit more shade have been marked with ∏ in the description.
Originally from Japan, not Boston. A dense, selfclinging vine. Brilliant orange color in fall. Berries
favored by birds. This vine put the ivy in Ivy League.
Self-clinging by glue pads. 70’h Í∏
$3.00—2.5” pot
All clematis are toxic to people and pets. Deer resistant.
C073 Monkshood Vine
Ampelopsis aconitifolia
$2.00—2.5” pot:
$16.00—1 gal. pot (continued):
C024 Vanilla-Scented C. recta ß—With an explosion
C039 Duchess of Edinburgh ◊ ß—Pure white
Finely cut foliage makes a lovely cover for walls and
fences. Clusters of non-showy, greenish flowers in
late summer, followed by bunches of round, bluish
fruits that mature to orange-yellow in autumn.
Climbs by tendrils. 15–25’h Í∏
$7.00—1 quart pot
C074 Porcelain Berry
Ampelopsis brevipedunculata Elegans
Vigorous vine, clinging by tendrils, is covered in
small tri-lobed leaves with splashes of pink and
white, and pink young shoots. Yellow fall foliage and
bright blue to pink-purple berries. Best fruiting with
more sun, best variegation in light shade. Can be cut
to the ground in late winter to control size. 15’h
Í∏
$8.00—1 quart pot
C075 Sweet Pea, Everlasting ß
Lathyrus latifolius Pearl Mix
Pink, red or white blooms with winged stems. Plant
in a protected area. Climbs by tendrils. 6’h Í∏¥
$2.00—2.5” pot
Trumpet Creeper Campsis radicans
Large trumpets in summer. Excellent for attracting
hummingbirds, good for butterflies. Vigorous vine;
not for small spaces. May die back in severe winters,
but regrows from the ground. Climbs by aerial roots.
Not recommended to grow up the side of a house
or garage because it can grow through building
materials. Í
$2.00—2.5” pot:
C076 Orange ß—30’h ∫˙
$8.00—1 quart pot:
C077 Red Sunset—Fiery red trumpet-shaped flowers with rich green foliage. It flowers almost all
summer and is a favorite of hummingbirds.
30’h ∫˙
Wisteria Wisteria macrostachya
Charming flowers in long hanging clusters in May or
early June, followed by fruit pods that remain
throughout winter. Locally selected to do well in our
climate. Grow only on a strong arbor or pergola.
Twining. 긴
$17.00—1 gal. pot:
C078 Summer Cascade ◊—The hardiest of them
all at the of U of M’s Landscape Arboretum
with impressive racemes that open bluish purple and fade as summer wears on. Stems twine
through slats or around pickets. Nice seedpods.
Deer-resistant. Original name: Betty Matthews,
named for a long-time White Bear Lake gardener whose garden was its first home. 15–25’h
$28.00—2 gal. pot:
C079 Blue Moon—Large, fragrant lilac-blue flowers
on long racemes in early summer followed by
repeat blooms twice more. Introduced by Rice
Creek Gardens in Blaine. This wisteria can
bloom up to three times a year when planted in
full sun. These are two year old plants from
vegetative propagation of the original Blue
Moon plant. 15–30’h
of white star-like blossoms and a wonderful vanilla aroma, this energetic plant is covered with
flowers in June and July. Beautiful foliage, too.
Grown from seed saved from a historic St.
Anthony Park garden, given to us by Mary
Lerman. Group 3. 6’h by 6’w
$3.00—3.5” pot:
C025 Virgin’s Bower C. virginiana ß—Native vine
with long festoons of small white flowers in summer. Very interesting seed heads. Free flowering.
Suitable as a cut flower. Good to ramble over
slopes. Seed from Winona County, Minn. Can be
pruned any time; treat as Group 3 for a bushier
plant (or don’t prune and allow it to ramble).
12–20’h Í∏˜
$4.00—2.5” pot:
C026 Sweet Autumn C. terniflora—White, 1–2” open
flowers in clusters. Hardy, vigorous and easy to
grow; free flowering and very fragrant August–
September. Seldom needs pruning, but when
desired, prune in early spring when the buds
begin to swell. Syn. C. paniculata. Group 3. *****
15–20’h
$10.00—3.5” pot:
C027 Betina C. alpina ◊—Many fragrant, pendant 2”
violet-blue flowers from mid-spring to summer.
Showy seed heads follow. Perfect for covering
fences, shrubs and small trees. Mulch thickly to
conserve moisture in summer and to provide
winter protection. Group 1. 8–12’h Í∏
C028 Betty Risdon ◊—Stunning, with 6-8” creamy
pinkish blooms edged in a deeper pink-red and
bright yellow stamens. Early. Plant in a somewhat
shady, sheltered spot for best flower color.
Group 1. 8–10’h Í∏
C029 Bluebill C. pitcheri ◊—Long-lasting, nodding,
urn-shaped flowers, usually purple but sometimes dark red, from June–August, dying back to
the ground in the fall so no pruning is needed.
8–10’h Í∏
C030 Lagoon C. macropetala ◊—Spring-flowering
with dark-blue nodding multi-petalled bells.
Vigorous and tolerates shade and a north exposure. Little or no pruning, tidy in spring. Group 1.
8–10’h Í∏
C031 Stolwijk Gold C. alpina—Superimposed against a
dark background, this yellow-leafed clematis
offers you beguiling contrast. Nodding, 2” bellshaped blue flowers appear in May, changing to
fluffy silver seed heads for fall interest. Group 1.
6–8’h
C032 Teshio—Double 3–5” lavender-blue rosettes
open up late spring to early summer. Japanese
cultivar. Group 2. 7’h
$12.00—5.25” pot:
C033 Sweet Summer Love—Cranberry-purple, cherryvanilla scented flowers will bloom more than a
month before its cousin Sweet Autumn and keep
blooming. Group 3. 10–15’h
$16.00—1 gal. pot:
C034 Bourbon ß—Vibrant 5–6” red flowers with
Thank you, Master Gardeners,
for volunteering at the sale!
Master Gardeners will be
on hand throughout the
sale to answer
questions (located near the
central stairway).
Many are from Ramsey
County:
www.co.ramsey.mn.us/mastergardener
To find your local Master Gardener program:
www.extension.umn.edu/offices
taxi-yellow anthers from June through early
August. A good candidate for containers, due to
its diminutive size. Group 2. 4–6’h
C035 Cardinal Wyszynski ß—Vigorous international
gold award winner that glows with 6–8” deep
purplish red flowers from July–September. Group
2. 8–10’h
C036 Corrine ◊ ß—White with a stripe of clear
pink on each petal, darker in the center fading
towards the tip. Soft pink anthers. Heavy
bloomer in June, repeating in August. Group 2.
6’h
C037 Diamantina ◊ ß—Deep violet-blue 4–6”
double flowers with silver-green central petals
when they first open. Pom-pom blooms can last
up to a month. Introduced and named a Top Ten
new plant at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2010.
Reblooms in late summer to early fall. Excellent
cut flower. Group 2. 6–8’h
C038 Diana’s Delight ß—Dark and light lavenderblue blossoms with creamy centers. Blooms
May–June and September. Group 2. 4–6’h Í∏
Pruning
Clematis
double 4–6” flowers with soft yellow anthers.
Blooms May–June and again in September.
Group 2. 8’h
C040 Elsa Späth ß—Rich lavender, overlapping to
give somewhat of a double appearance. Red
anthers. Very free flowering from late spring to
summer. a.k.a. Xerxes. Group 1. 6–10’h
C041 Fleuri ◊ ß—Deep violet 5” flowers with a
magenta-red stripe. White and magenta anthers.
Blooms May and August. Compact plants.
Group 3. 4’h
C042 Gillian Blades ß—Stunning, 5–8” ruffled white
flowers in late spring and again in late summer.
Group 2. 6–8’h
C043 Huldine ß—Blooms in July from new growth
and continues through October with sparkling
white flowers accented in yellow. Group 3.
12–20’h
C044 Jackman C. viticella ß—Most popular clematis.
Profuse bloomer with 4” dark velvet purple flowers. Blooms mid and late summer. Old variety,
dating back to 1860. Group 3. ***** 10’h
C045 Kilian Donahue ß—Flowers open ruby red at
the center, turning to brilliant fuchsia with orchid
edges. Then flowers become lavender with a pink
bar, sporting dancing white anthers, burgundytipped. Early and repeat bloomer. Group 2.
8–10’h
C046 Mrs. Robert Brydon C. heracleifolia ß—
Vigorous, nonclimbing vine with many small
bluish-white flowers late summer through fall.
Can be tied onto a trellis, allowed to cascade
down a hill, or used as a ground cover.
Group 3. 10’h
C047 Niobe ß—Best red clematis with 6” flowers that
open nearly black, then mature to dark ruby-red
with brilliantly contrasting yellow stamens. Very
free flowering. Originated in Poland. Seldom
needs pruning, but if you do, prune in April.
Blooms May to September. Group 2 or 3. 8–10’h
C048 Polish Spirit C. viticella ß—Queen of the Vines,
one of the most prolific blooming of clematis.
Masses of rich violet-blue, 2–4” flowers. Excellent
for use along fences or on a trellis. Strong stems
make good cut flowers. Mulch heavily around the
roots. Prune hard in early spring. Group 3. 15’h
C049 Purpurea Plena Elegans C. viticella ◊ ß—
Double, 2–4” reddish-purple petticoat flowers
bloom in mid-summer. A good candidate for
growing through shrubs and small trees as well
as on other supports. An heirloom variety also
called Italian Clematis and Etoile Violette.
Awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award
of Garden Merit. Blooms June–September.
Group 3. 8–12’h
C050 Rebecca ß—5–7” red blooms with a creamy
center May–June, reblooming in August. Group 2.
6–8’h Í∏
C051 Rhapsody ß—Sapphire blue petals that deepen
in color as they age. Creamy yellow anthers.
Blooms July through September. Group 3. 8–10’h
C052 Roguchi C. integrifolia x durandii ß—Exquisite
nodding bells in the deepest shade of inky bluefrom summer until fall. Glossy seedheads in the
later fall garden. Group 3. ***** 8’h
C053 Rosemoor ß—Rose-red 6” blooms with yellow
anthers. Flowers on both old and new wood from
May–September. Group 2. 6–8’h
C054 Sapphire Indigo ß—Cross-shaped, long-blooming sapphire blue flowers on a compact vine that
can be grown unsupported as a groundcover.
Supported, it grows taller. Unusual and lovely in
a hanging basket or container. Group 2. 3–4’h
Í∏
C055 Sugar Candy ß—Single 7” pink-mauve flower
with a darker pink center bar and yellow anthers.
Free-flowering repeat-bloomer once established.
Flowers on old wood in early summer and again
on new wood in the late summer, so tidy it in the
spring, wait for it to bloom, then prune back the
top one third of some stems to encourage new
growth and flowering for a second show.
Group 2. 6–10’h Í∏
C056 Sunset ß—Velvety, deep rosy fuchsia, 5–7”
single flowers with wide purple-edged petals and
cream-yellow centers. Blooms profusely
May–June and again in September. Group 2.
6–10’h
It may seem intimidating,
but pruning the various
types of clematis is really
a matter of common
sense. One bit of vintage
clematis pruning advice is
“If it blooms before June,
don’t prune.”
Pruning groups include
the early-flowering
varieties (Group 1), the
repeat bloomers (Group
2) and the large-flowered
vines that usually bloom
in summer or later
(Group 3).
GROUP 1
Blooms in spring on last
year’s growth. After
flowering, prune lightly
to shape vine if needed.
GROUP 2
Repeat bloomers, first
flowering on last year’s
growth, then reblooming
on new growth. If needed,
lightly trim in early
spring when buds swell.
After the first bloom,
again lightly prune to
increase later flowers.
GROUP 3
Summer flowers and later,
on new growth. Prune
severely in early spring
when new buds begin to
swell, cutting stems back
to 12–14” from the base
of the vine to produce
good growth and
encourage abundant
flowering.
“If it
blooms
before
June,
don’t
prune.”
See page 46
for an article
on gardening
with clematis.