4 - Sanday, March 12, 1989 - West Vancouver Villager These patio plants will help shield summer sun Q: Iam writing regarding some suitable plants to grow in planters on a south-facing balcony which will shade our windows from the hot sun. They need not be flowering types, but must grow tall and green and be suitable for growing in planters. As First, let me commend you on your foresight. Anyone who can contemplate problems gener- ated by hot, sunny, windows dur- ing the recent visit from. the ‘Alaska Blaster’ should be com- plimented for their planning. Your letter seems to indicate a preference for annuals as a solu- tion to your problem. Although there are a few plants in this cate- gory which may offer some relief, I. believe a permanent planting would be much more suitable. Your circumstance requires plants which will produce large amounts of upright growth and this is best accomplished with the use of vining plants. | One of the first annual vines which comes to mind is the sweet pea, lathyrus odoratus. j, 1 suggest the ‘Royal Family’ Strain as these are heat resistant and therefore less susceptible to ‘midsummer die back. For best results in our wet ‘climate, start your plants indoors ‘in four-inch peat pots near the end !of April. Set three seeds one-inch deep in a@ mixture of two parts stcrilized tting soil and-one purt perlite. ¢ seed overnight prior to | Planing wo © one plant per pot when ve reached four inches’ in some of the most interesting and unique’ shops: in’ th Lower. Mainiand. Many of the stores are ce traliy located, In full view of motoriste and pedestrians and are.easy to find. But a >I great ideal more of these - f shops are tucked away in hid den comers of the commun! 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Sweet peas will prefer a chunky soil in your planters. If yours is not, mix one part fine bark mulch to two parts what-have-you. Water and feed regularly. Other annual plants to look into One of the best choices for a permanent planting would be members of the clematis family. Most are deciduous, bur there is one evergreen variety, ¢. armandi. In your situation, 1 would sug- gest a fast-growing deciduous variety such as c. montana ‘Rubens’. You do not need the shade in the winter months and the evergreen form is more susceptible to winter damage in exposed sites. THE ROOT OF THE MATTER ' GEOFF TOBIASSON are the ‘Cup-and-Saucer Vine’ (cobea scandens), the ‘Scarlet Runner’ bean and the less invasive members of the ‘Morning Glory’ plant (jpomea). Whichever alternative you choose, you must provide support immediately. is can be ac- complished. with either securely fastened string lines or netting or the installation of a more durable trellis. 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