Would like to add a climing flower vine to my porch...?

I have a small porch with a wrought iron railing. There is a smalll lawn just below. I am turning the lawn into a garden. I would love to add a climing flower vine to the railing (I have some sun in the morning but shady all day). Any suggestions on what type of vine would be best? Also do I plant it in the lawn and then intertwine to the railing when it gets long enough?

Would like to add a climing flower vine to my porch...?
The rule of climbing vines is, is plant their feet in the shade(ground), and their tops in the sun (climbing up the railing).



When you go to the garden shop you can read the tags on the plants and find ones for your area that like shade, Ivy's are one that grow in most areas. Or look around your community and see what is growing there.



The Garden Lady
Reply:If I were you I'd plant in directly in the ground, after it has sprouted I'd use miracle grow on it every 2 wks. I seem to be answering your question backwards but I love the cardinal vine, some people call it cardinal flower. You can get the seeds at any garden center "walmart". Just read the directions and plant. From my experience the hummingbirds, butterflys and bees love this plant. It's fast growing and will reseed itself year after year if you leave the dirt alone. You can gather seeds and give away also. It's a red bloom that looks kinda like a trumpet. Sure if u google Cardinal flower vine you can see a pict. of it. Also this vine does well even as a ground cover. I do love this vine - guess you can tell. Hope it works out for you
Reply:Clementius,Jasmine vine,Mandevilla,Morning Glory.Plant on ground and let it trail upwards as s oon as it get some vine on it use jute to start it.Should be nice for the summer and all are fast growing.
Reply:You first need to clear out a space at the base of the railing for planting the vine. If you grow it straight out of the lawn, the grass roots will rob the vine of water and nutrients. Use plant ties or jute twine to tie the vine loosely to the bottom of the railing and intertwine it as it grows. Many climbing vines send out tendrils that curl up and attach to things for it to climb.



Good climbing plants are clematis, honeysuckle, and passion flower. You can also get climbing roses or morning glorys. Mandevillas are very cool, too. Avoid something woody like a bouganvillea or an ivy, though. They're very invasive and hard to remove.