I have some moonflower plants that I would like to train to grow up my watertowers. The existing bed has pretty poor soil...alot of clay. My question is whether I should plant them directly into the bed or should I plant in containers and set the containers in the bed, hidden by the other plants and shrubs. I know moonflowers don't like transplanting, so I want to get it right the first time. Any advice? Also, any suggestions about what to use to help train the plant up the towers? This isn't my backyard...it's a mini golf course, so I have to be a little more picky about the way things look.

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