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SHERIDAN GARDENS NURSERY, INC

Burbank Store

817 N. Hollywood Way

Burbank, CA 91505

(818) 841-8845

www.sheridangardens.com 

The Vines

Bougainvillea hybrids -- tender subtropical evergreen vines and mounding shrubs. All do best with full sun to part shade, infrequent watering and feeding when established, and as little frost as possible. The double varieties need to be dead-headed.

Dalechampia dioscoreifolia -- PURPLE HANKIE PLANT  - very tender, fast subtropical vine bears large, heart shaped leaves to 8" long, dull dark green above and paler and softly fuzzy beneath. Small, odd flowers are enclosed by two large, rich violet purple, crepe paper-like bracts which reach 6" across. Sun to part shade, average watering. Protect from any hint of cold weather.

Distictus buccinatoria -- RED TRUMPET VINE - evergreen vine bears large, trumpet shaped red orange flowers in summer. Yellow throats age to dark rose pink before flowers fall. Sun, average to little summer watering when established. Juvenile grown has small, compact foliage. Mature, flowering wood has larger leaves, slower growth. Damaged below 25°F but has survived 20°F.

Distictus ‘Rivers’ -- ROYAL TRUMPET VINE - hybrid with rosy magenta flowers, throats yellow aging to pink. Leaves are slightly more rounded, lighter green, and glossier. More tender than D. buccinatoria, severely damaged below 25°F

Campsis tagliabuana ‘Madame Galen’ -- ORANGE TRUMPET VINE - fast deciduous vine to 20’ tall or more bears large pinnate leaflets and terminal clusters of large orange trumpet shaped flowers in summer and fall. While often used as a substitute for Distictus buccinitoria in areas that experience cold winters, it is an attractive vine in its own right. Takes heat, cold, drought, and is relatively tolerant of alkaline soils. Sun to part shade, little summer watering, very frost hardy.

Clematis hybrids -- deciduous vines, ranging from 6-20’ tall, bear large flowers in a range of colors from whites, to purples, to blues.  . Sun to part shade, average watering for most, all prefer shaded, cool roots. Many make excellent container plants.  Too tender for very hot, inland areas.

Clematis montana ‘Alexander’ -- fast deciduous vine to 20’ bears heavy show of white flowers to 2" wide in spring, with scattered bloom again in summer. Petals are very full. An improved white variety, with nice, dense foliage as well.  Sun to part shade, average watering.

Ficus pumila -- CREEPING FIG -- slow to moderate evergreen vine  with dark green, oval leaves. Juvenile growth is characterized by small, thin leaves (to 1") with close internodes. Mature foliage is much larger (to 3"), somewhat glossy, much tougher, and with longer internodes. Foliage color will bleach out to yellow or almost white in full sunlight, especially in hot areas, but foliage rarely burns. Clings by adhesive roots, and can be problematic on some walls or structures because of this. It can also be quite useful for binding loose rock walls, etc.  Best in at least part shade, little summer watering in most areas. Small fruits are usually not noticed.

Gelsemium sempervirens -- an evergreen vine with glossy dark green leaves that bears fragrant, tubular bright yellow flowers to about 1" long in late winter or very early spring. The real value of this plant is that  it fits the niche for a blooming vine which remains dependably evergreen down to at least 20°F. Performs best with some summer heat and regular watering, but is considerably drought tolerant when established.

Hardenbergia comptoniana -- fast vine with dark green, divided leaves. Bears dark violet blue flowers in late winter and spring. Showier, faster, more vining, and slightly more tender than the more common H. violacea cultivars. Also reputed to not be as long lived. Sun to part shade, little or no summer watering. Needs good drainage. Damaged below 25°F.

Jasminum polyanthum -- PINK JASMINE -- a fast twining evergreen vine with small, fine textured pinnate leaves bears massed clusters of small, showy deep pink buds that open to heavily fragrant white flowers. Heaviest bloom is in winter and spring, but plants can be almost everblooming in cool summer, warm winter climates (us!). Sun to part shade, average to little summer watering. Damaged by frost below 25°F.

Lonicera japonica ‘Halliana’ -- HALL’S HONEYSUCKLE -- deciduous to semi-evergreen vine well known for fragrant flowers which emerge white, then age to light yellow. Can bloom for most of the year in favorable climates. Sun to part shade, average to little summer watering, frost hardy. Eastern Asia.

Lonicera hildebrandiana -- GIANT BURMESE HONEYSUCKLE -- most tropical of honeysuckles, with glossy, 4-6" long leaves and large, tubular, rich yellow orange flowers to 6" long. Fragrant, usually blooms spring through fall. Damaged below 25°F but has survived 20°F. Sun to part shade, average to little watering. Burma.

Mandevilla x amabilis ‘Alice du Pont’ -- evergreen subtropical vine bears showy clusters of large pink trumpet flowers to 4" across, with bright yellow throats. Blooms spring through fall. Great in containers on patios or atriums, or outdoors in the southern regions. Northern California plantings demand good drainage and a site against a very warm, protected south facing wall.

Mandevilla ‘White Delight’ -- a more or less white version of M. ‘Alice du Pont.’ Buds are pale pink, fade to white after opening, throats are light yellow. Patented.

Pandorea jasminoides ‘Lady Di’ -- BOWER VINE -- evergreen vine with coarsely divided, glossy leaves and clusters of white trumpet shaped flowers produced almost throughout the year. This is an improved white selection, with a much more vigorous, vining habit than the older ‘Alba.’ Sun to part shade, average to little summer watering. This is a good vine for containers, and will also take relatively exposed coastal sites. Takes 25°F without apparent damage, killed or severely damaged at 20°F.

Pandorea ‘Rosea’ -- vigorous vining selection with light, clear pink flowers and dark rose red throats.

Passiflora citrina -- a moderately fast tender evergreen vine with small, curious, truncate leaves with three terminal points. Small, narrow, tubular flowers of bright citron yellow partially spread their thin petals until the flowers reach perhaps 1 1/2" across at the mouths. Cut to the ground and recovered very slowly in the container at 25°F. Sun to part shade, average watering.

Passiflora alatocaerulea (‘Pfordtii’) -- Flowers have sepals alternating between white and pale reddish violet, with showy, double ranked purple filaments at the center. Flowers appear from late winter until fall and have a faint, spicy fragrance. Leaves are shiny, with three rounded lobes. Damaged below 25°F, otherwise evergreen. Sun, average to little water.

Passiflora ‘Lavender Lady’ -- evergreen vine bears dark green leaves with three almost equal, rounded lobes, to 4" across. Bears lavender purple flowers with several very fine, delicate violet filaments, faintly banded with white. Petals reflex. Sun to part shade, probably damaged below 25°F.

Passiflora vitifolia -- often sold as P. coccinea, this trade variety is probably a hybrid with it. Large, upward facing flowers are dark red and well displayed on the outside of the canopy. Leaves are somewhat grape-like, with the dark olive green hue often characteristic of plants from the subtropics. If hand cross pollinated, it will bear striped green fruit to 2" long, which look just like miniature watermelons. They will drop when mature and must be left until wrinkled before they are ready to eat. The fruit is very good, aromatic with a tart flavor. Sun, average to little watering, as little frost as possible.

Parthenocissus tricuspidata -- BOSTON IVY -- deciduous vine, climbing by sucker discs at the tips of tendrils. Leaves are divided into three leaflets, turn dark maroon red and bronze in winter. May hold foliage until spring in mild winter areas. Sun to part shade, average to little summer watering when established, frost hardy.

Parthenocissus tricuspidata “Green Showers” – a Monrovia selection with exceptional glossy green, large leaves.

Trachelospermum jasminoides -- STAR JASMINE --  well known evergreen groundcover and vine. Still, a great plant for fragrance, especially near a doorway or entry. Best in hot summer climates. Dried flowers are used to flavor Jasmine Tea. Sun or mostly shade.

Solanum crispum twining evergreen vine, with glossy dark green leaves and clusters of soft lavender purple flowers with yellow stamens borne over a long season. Sun, average to little watering, damaged below 20°F.

Solanum jasminoides -- WHITE NIGHTSHADE -- twining evergreen vine, producing showers of white flowers with yellow stamens. Good bloom throughout the season, even into winter if temperatures aren’t too severe. Relatively undamaged at 20°F in containers. Sun to part shade, average to little summer watering.

Wisteria floribunda -- JAPANESE WISTERIA -- deciduous vine with pinnate leaves, usually 15-19 leaflets per leaf. Long, airy flower clusters open sequentially from top to bottom, extending bloom but lacking the spectacular showiness of Chinese Wisterias. Gives a more vertical, delicate look, especially when hanging down through supporting arbors. Flowers are faintly fragrant. Begins blooming just after Chinese Wisteria. Needs full sun, average to little watering.

Thank you to our supplier, Monterey Bay Nursery for permission to use their descriptions and pictures.  For more information on Monterey Bay Nursery, visit, www.montereybaynsy.com.