1
Arrange a wigwam of canes or old
stems, such as stripped forsythia,
around the edge of a container filled with
potting soil. The wigwam doesn’t need to
be very neat—the stems will soon be
obscured by the climbing plants.
CREATE A
TOWER OF CLIMBERS
Some feature plants are best grown in pots where
they are much easier to view and to care for, and you
can stand them center stage when they are at their
best. These morning glories (Ipomoea purpurea)
grow very quickly from seed sown in the spring.
YOU WILL NEED
• 8 morning glory seedlings
• canes, or old stems, such as
stripped forsythia, and twigs
• garden string or raffia
• small trowel or spoon
• multi-purpose potting soil
• watering can
SEE ALSO
• POTTING UP CLIMBERS >> 78/79
• PLANTING OBELISKS >> 80/81
• CHOOSING CLIMBERS >> 104/107
Find old,
hard tall
stems or
sticks for a
wigwam
SUNNY CONDITIONS
Climbing morning glories come
in many colors, including the
intense, rich purple shown here.
This tall plant likes sun, but can
be damaged if the sun is too
fierce; a spot with afternoon and
evening sun is ideal.
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3
Make planting holes by each support
with a trowel or spoon. Remove the
seedlings carefully from their pots. Gently
prize apart the plants, handling them by
their leaves, not the delicate stems. Plant
one in each hole.
4
Firm all the plants in the soil, then
water well. You may find it necessary to
add an extra circle of twigs to help train the
climbers onto the canes, and to stop them
from climbing in the wrong direction.
2
Tie the tops of the stems
together. Then wrap string
or raa around the canes, about
halfway up, to strengthen it. After
planting, add more at dierent
heights to make it easier for the
climbers to spread across the frame.
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