Question
I live on Potrero Hill in SF and have 2 climbing Jasmines that are in wooden containers about 1 foot in diameter. They get plenty of sun and are fed by drip irrigation 3days/week. I'm pretty sure they have died after about 6 months. I had 2 Bougainvillea previously in the same containers and they died too. Are some vines just NOT meant to be 'contained'?
Ann
San Francisco
Answer
Most vines are not meant to be confined in such a small container. Even Star Jasmine, a very slow growing vine, will out-grow a 1' container in a year. If you are going to grow a vine in a container, I recommend a minimum of 18"x18"x18" (or so) and also that you keep in mind that the plant will not be permanent in the container. That said, there could be other factors that killed the bougainvillea and the jasmine that I will not be able to ascertain over the internet. One of our experienced nursery staff may be able to diagnose better with a sample.
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