Flowers and Vines in Lavaux - September 2016

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.

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.

Plants with
​late summer interest

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.

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides - Plumbago. Bright blue flowers on this easy to grow ground cover. Leaves turn red later in autumn.

Actinidia deliciosa - Kiwifruit
​Vigorous climber likes sheltered sunny locations. Use a training system to ensure proper placement.  1 male plant for 8 female plants.

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. 

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.

White and red grapes planted next to each other...

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.

First autumn colors on grape leaves....

Chasselas grapes - autumn colors