Flower season in Seattle

Lamplighter · 09-12-2011, 05:56 PM

Yes V, you do need to keep it in check.
In southern CA, they grow it on pergolas to keep it off the house.
I think the blossoms come out mainly on 2nd year growth.

Ours, in one season will climb from the main trunk 12 ft up a rock wall
and start growing in behind the 2nd story cedar shingles.
If left there the vines will break out the shingles.
It verges on being a nuisance, but we keep it out of tradition for the style of our house.

09-12-2011, 05:56 PM	#39
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	Yes V, you do need to keep it in check. In southern CA, they grow it on pergolas to keep it off the house. I think the blossoms come out mainly on 2nd year growth. Ours, in one season will climb from the main trunk 12 ft up a rock wall and start growing in behind the 2nd story cedar shingles. If left there the vines will break out the shingles. It verges on being a nuisance, but we keep it out of tradition for the style of our house. Attached Images

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