The kid's wigwam..or is that teepee..?

[cptncrackoff]

Hi all,
Not sure whether to post in flowers or vegetables but went for flowers!

I received a text earlier asking me what we can grow around canes to form a wigwam that the kids can use as a den up the allotment, it needs to be quite dense but also 'die off' quite well when winter comes so it can be demolished.

I've been told (i get told, quite a lot) that we're not having..
Sweet peas
Cucumbers, or any squash etc
peas beans

Any thoughts on a kid friendly dense climber that might be suitable?

Edible or non edible..

Thanks

[Bigmallly]

Morning Glory?...........Stunning colours & although part of the bindweed family, it's a non invasive annual.

[mothhawk]

Well, there's always nasturtiums, they'll grow fast and scramble up, though they'd be happier with more of a trellis than just straight canes I think.

What about rhodochiton, the purple bell vine? I've never grown it, but it's reckoned to be fast growing and easy care. Don't know how it fares on the child-friendly front though.

Rhodochiton atrosanguineum - Half-hardy Annual Seeds - Thompson & Morgan

[cptncrackoff]

Morning Glory?...........Stunning colours & although part of the bindweed family, it's a non invasive annual.

Thanks BM, I really like some of the blues, 'her indoors' has been told (earlier today) that it is invasive and takes over?

[cptncrackoff]

Well, there's always nasturtiums, they'll grow fast and scramble up, though they'd be happier with more of a trellis than just straight canes I think.

What about rhodochiton, the purple bell vine? I've never grown it, but it's reckoned to be fast growing and easy care. Don't know how it fares on the child-friendly front though.

Rhodochiton atrosanguineum - Half-hardy Annual Seeds - Thompson & Morgan

thanks mothhawk, I'm pretty sure i've seen this plant before, theres something that, if it isnt this, its very similar coming under next doors fence, I shall show the decision maker!

[veggiechicken]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunbergia_alata

https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/6213/E...scaber/Details

[Alison]

I've been told (i get told, quite a lot) that we're not having..
Sweet peas
Cucumbers, or any squash etc
peas beans

Out of curiosity what have they got against those options?

[Bigmallly]

I reckon the kids would love to grow black cherry tomatoes up their wigwam, they could go in their den and have lunch.

[cptncrackoff]

Out of curiosity what have they got against those options?

Whilst we do have sweet peas, my other half is concerned about having them in the kids area, although I like to think they wouldnt eat them!
The others, I just think shes in despair at the large amounts of those we already grow, and the impending, countless days of runner beans..

Something different is called for!

[veggiechicken]

What about Tromboncino squash? Think of the laughs they'd have with those!

[cptncrackoff]

What about Tromboncino squash? Think of the laughs they'd have with those!

Had a google, there would be non-stop giggling!

[veggiechicken]

That's why I always grow them They taste good too

[4390evans]

How about passiflora edulis, I was thinking of doing this with sweet peas as I dont want it there perminantly.. its a fab idea

[mothhawk]

Suddenly thought today, what about hops? They grow fast and tall, you can use the flowers in sleep pillows, and oh yes, use them to make your own home brewed beer....

[lottie dolly]

Are you going to put something like debri netting around the outside,so it gives a feel of being in a wig wam,and plant outside that,your plants will still thrive,whilst the kiddies have that bit more room,instead of using canes,how about a structure out of stronger stuff,then cover and plant,that way they will have more room inside,say like lathes,and tie it all together,a bit like the nomads tents idea,