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Flowers and Vines in Lavaux - September 2016

11/15/2016

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Lespedeza thunbergii - Bush clover Easy to grow, shrub-like with arching spikes of pink flowers in late summer till October. Likes full sun, space and not much else.
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Anemone hybrida
Japanese anemones are great flowers for late summer and autumn. Tall flowers best planted at the back of flowerbeds. Can spread easily through rhizomes.
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Plants with
​late summer interest
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Campsis radicans - Trumpet vine Fast growing climber with exotic looking flowers. Easy to grow, likes full sun and space! Prune in late winter to keep under control.

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Parthenocissus tricuspidata 
Boston ivy
Another vigorous climber, needs no support. Clings closely to walls. Esp beautiful in fall with bright red leaves and dark blue  berries.
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Ceratostigma plumbaginoides - Plumbago. Bright blue flowers on this easy to grow ground cover. Leaves turn red later in autumn.
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Actinidia deliciosa - Kiwifruit
​Vigorous climber likes sheltered sunny locations. Use a training system to ensure proper placement.  1 male plant for 8 female plants.
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Ficus carica - Common fig
​Best grown in protected location like near south-facing walls. Grows quickly, give sufficient space.
Large leaves and fruit in late summer. Protect from fierce colds. 
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Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' - even if you do not like yellow flowers that much in your garden this is a great flower for late summer color.
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White and red grapes planted next to each other...
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Suzuki fruitfly (Drosophyla Suzukis)
New action taken by vignerons in Lavaux: spray red grapes with koalin (white powder) so they are camouflaged and less attractive for fruit flies.
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First autumn colors on grape leaves....
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Chasselas grapes - autumn colors
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