I need to choose a location for
1. Clematis
2. Thunbergia
3. Moonflower vine

I have this west facing entrance to gazebo. Direct sun from 1pm on....

I could string up the side of the gazebo to make a flower wall. South facing direct sun all day....



(Little clematis is there to the left and moonflower tangling itself while I try to make a decision there next to wagon on the right.)

I read Thunbergia look great in hanging baskets and climbing so I did this but it can be changed...





I have invasive morning glories everywhere so they can be added or subtracted from any place.

I'm also adding this arbor next to the gazebo (full sun all day).




If you can Use your imagination and Ignore the potting station set up in the back! Gazebo, that butterfly bush, then I'm adding a hibiscus and then the arbor as an entrance to the back side of gazebo with stepping stones and shade garden behind.

If the clematis is the perennial coming back each year where should she go?

Any suggestions welcome!

Chrissy -

Clematis are perennial and prefer rich loose soil (no root competition), full sun with regular water and mulch or shaded feet. If they are in a spot where the soil gets hot, they are doomed. They climb, so they need some kind of support, and you may have to 'encourage' them to go where you want. The common large flowered varieties can be susceptible to clematis wilt which results in blackening of the vines and leaves. Do not replant in the same spot if you replace one with this disease.

Thunbergia depends on the variety I believe. All will be annuals where you are. The 'black eyed susan' vine should work well where you have it, assuming you can keep those pots watered and they are in full sun. The large blue flowered variety is more of a climber (IMO).

I have grown Moonvine more than once without success. They grow for me, but I rarely got flowers on them. Not sure if my soil was too rich, or what, but I can't really help you with those as I gave up on trying to grow them!

Good luck,

Jennifer