Because of differences in winter temperature minimums between the northern and southern sections of the state, comparatively few vines are adapted to planting throughout Florida. Therefore, it is important that you choose a vine that is adapted to the part of the state in which you live. Wisteria Other factors, such as amount of sun, type of soil, protection from buildings or other vegetation, also enter into the type of vine that can be grown and its proper placement within the landscape. Plant the more tender species on the south and east sides of a house to lessen the degree of cold injury, since the cold winds are generally from a north to northwesterly direction. The amount of sunlight required by vines varies, but most vines grow and flower best in full sunlight to partial shade.
Vines prefer a loose, well-drained soil containing some organic matter.
When planting vines, give the same care as for other ornamental plants. Evergreens may be planted at any time during the year, with late winter or early spring being the preferred time. Container-grown plants are preferred to others and care should be taken to disturb the root system as little as possible during the planting or transplanting procedure. The planting site should be prepared several weeks before plants are obtained. Add organic matter in the form of peat moss, compost, leaf mold or well-decomposed manure to the soil at the time of the initial preparation.