Showiest, most beautiful vine to cover a fence? (bloom, new, disease)

[Lucky★]

Originally Posted by SATX56

This is at our Zoo! I love it not sure what it is.

I'm pretty sure this is cross vine, not trumpet vine. The flowers are similar, but the leaves are entirely different-
　
http://www.goldmedalplants.org/gmpdetail.aspx?detail=17
　
Also, cross vine is evergreen.
　
To cover the fence you might also consider Carolina Jasmine-
　　
http://www.goldmedalplants.org/gmpdetail.aspx?detail=40

[Clark Park]

I forgot to mention that I am not putting in a wooden fence, but a much sturdier laminated metal fence.

I'm leaning towards a climbing rose. Roses that bloom continuously such as "Knock Out" types bloom from early May until almost Christmas.

[no kudzu]

absolutely do not plant honeysuckle or english ivy. both will take over the world if given half a chance. There are a few slower and less invasive varieties of honeysuckle but I still go with Confederate jasmine. Ahhhh the fragrance is divine.

[foxywench]

if you want to increase blooming time theres no reason you cant interdisperse clematis and climbing roses. (its very commo practice in the UK)
theres so many verieties of climbing roses and clematis that you could easily find a cmbination that suits you...

for shady spots look into climbing hydrangea too

[phonelady61]

okay perhaps no one has ever heard of these vines , hyacinth bean vine which is beautifull in my humble opinion and also pink fuzzy bean vine and also purple bell vine ... out of those three you should find something you really like take care .

[puginabug]

I really like the Cross Vine pictures and descriptions and have a nice spot for one. Google is not giving me much help to find a place to buy them, though.

Any suggestions?

[puginabug]

Anybody? Anybody?

[Lucky★]

Originally Posted by puginabug

I really like the Cross Vine pictures and descriptions and have a nice spot for one. Google is not giving me much help to find a place to buy them, though.

Any suggestions?

There are some sources listed on the PHS Gold Medal Plants website and also on Daves Garden-

http://davesgarden.com/products/ps/go/1789/

I've received excellent plants from Nearly Native and Lazy S.

[puginabug]

Thanks Lucky!

[gentlearts]

Clematis are only showy when they are in bloom, which is for a short time. My vote would go to Hydrangea Petiolaris. They are beautiful even when not in bloom and in the winter the peeling bark is still very interesting.