About Vito Nettis Expertise I can answer most questions regarding vines, both hardy and tropical. I can offer care instructions, vines for specific conditions, i.e., wet-dry, sun-shade. I can also identify vines for you but you must be specific and detailed in your descriptions.
Experience 30+ years of both home and professional gardening experience.
Organizations Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Science in Ornamental Horticulture
Expert: Vito Nettis Date: 6/30/2003 Subject: Growing Vines in containers
Question Hello -
I would like to know if it's possible to successfully grow a vine that I want to train through a fence in a large (12 in. diameter)pot. I have a landscape challenge whereby I can't plant vines in the ground right next to the fence.
Vines I'm considering are clematis, honeysuckle or a hardy wild vine that grows elsewhere on my property (sorry, I don't know what type the wild vine is)
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Deirdre
Answer Hi Deirdre,
Yes you can grow the vines you describe in a pot but a 12" pot will be much too small. Go with a pot that is a minimum of 18" in diameter and you'll have better success. Considering your vine will become attached to the fence you won't be able to move the pot come winter, therefore look for a polystyrene or similar pot that will endure winter freezing. A clay pot full of soil will crack under extreme conditions.
