Van Dycks

Varieties

Spirea, Bridal wreath

(Spirea x vanhouttei) Compact, bushy, deciduous shrub with slender, arching shoots. Bowl-shaped white flowers are borne in dense clusters, up to 2" across, in early summer. Prune immediately after blooming is finished by selectively removing old wood right to the ground. Easy to grow in average, well-drained soil and flourishes in full sun or partial shade. This shrub grows rapidly and makes an excellent hedge or screen. Grows 6' high, 5' wide. Hardy in zones 4-8.

Tropaeolum tuberosum

Plant in full sun to partial shade in normal to poor garden soil. Roots should be planted 3-4" deep and spaced 4' apart. Will need a trellis or other type of support as the plant matures. Blooms in summer, growing to a height of 2'. Hardy in zones 7-11; elsewhere dig and store in a frost-free area.

Trumpet Vine

(Campsis) Plant in rich soil in full sun. Space 48-60" , although usually one plant is sufficient. Provide support for this climbing vine. To promote flowering and to keep to a desired height, prune back sharply in late fall or early spring. Grows to 30' tall. Blooms summer. Hardy in zones 5-9.

Virginia Creeper

(Parthenocissus quinquefolia) Grow in any fertile, well-drained soil in shade or sun. Virginia Creeper has root like tendrils with discs that attach themselves to any non-smooth surface, even brick. Can be allowed to climb rough-barked trees, but avoid allowing to grow into treetops, wheres mothering can occur. Very vigorous grower. Can be considered invasive if planted in the wrong place. Prune in spring or summer back to main stems to thin out, or prune hard down to 12" to keep under control. Grows to almost any height, several stories high. Hardy in zones 4-9.

Weigela florida 'Variegata'

(Variegated Weigela) Plant in full sun to partial shade in either spring or fallin well-drained soil. Very adaptable to any soil conditions. Very tolerant of air pollution. Prune after flowering if needed. Blooms April. Grows 4-6' tall and 6-8' wide. Hardy in zones 4-9.

Willow

(Salix) Excellent hedging plants or for contrast in a shrub bed. Grows 3-4' high and wide. Space 2' apart as a hedge. Plant in full sun in any loose, organic soil. Does well in moist soils. Not invasive. Prune yearly to keep bushy and dense. Hardy in zones 3-9.

Wisteria

Wisteria plants require regular pruning and the support of a very sturdy arbor, pergola or trellis. When deciding on a location for planting, please consider the potential size and strength of this plant. A location that provides full sun and well-drained soil would be ideal. The pH level of the soil before planting Wisteria should range between 6. 0 and 7. 0 (Testkits are available in most garden stores) . If the pH level is too low, add some lime according to package directions. If the level is too high or acidic, adding natural materials such as pine bark or needles, additional manure and peat will help lower the acidity. Plant Wisteria at the same depth as was planted in the container received in. Water the base and the surrounding areas immediately after planting. Fertilizer should be applied once a year, until the plant reaches a desirable size. It may be necessary to trim off the runners once a month to keep them under control. With yearly care and control, the plant will grow to a beautiful flowering vine.