Perennial climbers in the sunare the most frequently sought-after group of climbing plants, whose task is to cover fences, pergolas, gazebos or walls located in sunlit gardens. These climbers will repay abundant flowering and decorative leaves for a suitably warm and sunny position, which in many cases will change their color in autumn attractively. Meet the most interestingperennial climbers for sunny gardens !
Perennial climbers for the sun
Five-leaf akebia
Akebia quinata is a partiallyevergreen climber growing up to 6 m tallLight green and stiff, finger-shaped leaves consist of five oval leaflets. Lightly fragrant, small brown-purple flowers appear in May. Greenish-violet, oval fruits, up to 13 cm long, ripen in October.
This slightly exotic-looking plant is recommended for planting gazebos, pergolas and fences. It wraps around the supports with shoots. AkebiaPrefers a sheltered, sunny to semi-shaded positionGrows best in moderately moist, alkaline or neutral soils.
Five-leaf akebia - Akebia quinataFig. pixabay.com
Recommended varieties of the five-leaf akebia:
Five-leaf akebia 'Variegata'- grows up to 5 m in height, green leaves with white spots, pink flowers appear from April to May.
Five-leaf Akebia 'Alba'- variety with white flowers and light green leaves. It blooms in spring (April-May). Reaches approx. 6 m in height.
Actinidia, mini kiwi
Actinidia, commonly referred to as mini kiwi, is aclimber with edible and tasty fruitsDepending on the variety, actinidia fruits have different colors, reach a length of up to 4 cm and ripen in autumn. Tiny white flowers appear in May. The thick oval-shaped leaves can take on a variety of colors and change color in the fall. The supports for actinidia should be strong. The plant climbs over them, wrapping it with shoots.
Actinidia is aclimber for a sunny, warm and quietposition. It prefers fertile, well-drained and sufficiently moist soil. The plant is sensitive to spring frosts.
Actinidia kolomikta - Actinidia kolomikta
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Two species are cultivated in Polish climatic conditions:Actinidia kolomikta(Actinidia arguta) andActinidia kolomikta(Actinidia kolomikta).Among the varieties of actinidia there are dioecious plants (male and female) that must be planted next to each other to get fruit, as well as self-fertile varieties that do not need a pollinator. The self-fertile varieties include, among others. 'Issai' actinidia.
Hops
Common hops(Humulus lupulus) - a strong and fast-growing perennial, the shoots of which die in autumn and bounce back in spring. Reaches up to 6 m in height. Nice-shaped, green, toothed leaves. It is a dioecious plant. Hop cones are used in the production of beer. Spreads easily.
Common hop - Humulus lupulus
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This perennial climber climbs to the sun , wrapping its shoots around supports, but it can also spread on the ground. It quickly grows arbors and fences, and also climbs trees. Looks good in naturalistic gardens.Hops are not very demanding, but will grow best in a sunny to semi-shaded location in moderate moisture garden soil. It can withstand drafts and periodic flooding.
Hops 'Aureus'- an interesting decorative variety of hops with yellow-green leaves and yellowish cones.
Chinese lemon
Chinese lemon (Schisandra chinensis) is amedicinal perennialoriginating from the Far East. The red berries are harvested in clusters that ripen in August and September. They are used for preserves. The plant gives off a pleasant lemon scent. It grows up to 10 m in height, climbs the supports, wrapping it with shoots.
Chinese lemon - Schisandra chinensis
This climber prefers sunny positionswith fertile, fairly moist, alkaline or neutral soil. It is fully frost resistant - it belongs to the plant frost resistance zone 5A.
Wisteria
Wisteria (Wisteria) isa very impressive, beautifully flowering climberIn May, it showers with long, sometimes several dozen cm long, clusters. Flowers ranging in color from white, through pink to blue and purple, usually smell nice. The leaves are green, large, pinnate with smaller, oval leaves. They are brownish in spring, most often turning yellow in autumn.
Thissun perennial climber wraps around the supportswhich should be solid. It can be planted next to fences, pergolas, walls and gazebos. It is a long-lived climber and its shoots are quite thick in old age. They can also be run in the form of a tree.
Wisteria - Wisteria
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Wisteria requires moderately fertile, well-drained soils with moderate moisture.It grows best in a warm, sunny and sheltered position It is better to protect young specimens for the winter. Many varieties of wisteria need a strong pruning to bloom profusely. They often bloom only a few years after planting, although there are varieties that flower as early as 1-2 years (eg. Wisteria 'Texas White'). In Polish conditions, the most commonly grown are: Wisteria sinensis andflower wisteriaWisteria floribunda.
Henry's Blackberry
Henry's blackberry (Rubus henryi) is aevergreen climber whose homeland is AsiaIn our conditions it grows up to 3 m in height. The dark green, 3-lobed leaves reach 15 cm in length. They are shiny, with felt white hairs on the underside. The flowers in clusters range in color from pink to light red. It blooms in June and bears fruit at the end of summer.
Henry's blackberry - Rubus henryi
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For Henry's blackberry , the optimal position is sunny or semi-shaded , sheltered from the wind. It grows best in well-drained, moist, loamy soils. Young plants should be covered for the winter.
American milin
American Millenium (Campsis radicans) is aperennial climber with ornamental, trumpet-shaped flowersappearing from July to September. The feathery green leaves turn yellow in autumn. A plant with vigorous growth, growing up to 10 m in height.
Milin - Campsis
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Milin is recommended for plantinghigh fences, walls and gazebos. The supports should be solid, it is climbed over them with the help of sticky roots and meandering shoots.This species will grow in any average and well-drained soil, but the site should be sunny, warm and sheltered from winds. It tolerates periodic droughts but may freeze.
Clematis
Clematis (Clematis) is a profusely flowering climber with beautiful flowers. Depending on the variety, clematis blooms from May to October and can take a wide variety of shapes and colors. The flowers can be full and semi-double, single or multi-colored, and in some varieties they change color during the season. Their fluffy seed heads decorating the garden in autumn and winter are also very decorative.
Clematis - Clematis
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These perennial climbers for the sun are perfect for pergolas, trellises, fences, arbors or in containers. They can climb trees and gutters. Many species can serve as a ground cover, filling in rebates. To achieve profuse flowering, they require cultivar-appropriate pruning.
Clematis thrives on well-drained, fairly moist (but not waterlogged) soil. Ideally, their base should be shaded and the upper part exposed to the sun.
Aubert's Knotgrass
Aubert's knotweed, also referred to as Bukharian knotweed (Fallopia baldschuanica, syn. Fallopia aubertii) isundemanding, very fast and vigorously growing climberIt grows up to 6 m annually, eventually reaching approx. 15 m high. From August to October, it is showered with small white flowers gathered in panicles. The leaves are green, triangular.
Aubert's rdest - Fallopia aubertii
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This perennial climber for the sun is recommended for planting next to fences and various strong supports. It will quickly cover ineffective places. It climbs by wrapping with shoots, can be pruned if necessary. Aubert's knotweed likes sunny places with well-drained, fairly moist soil. The plant can also handle partial shade. It can freeze in severe winters but regenerates easily.
Honeysuckle
Honeysuckles (Lonicera) are attractive climbers with characteristic, tubular, fragrant flowers in some varieties.They bloom, often profusely from June to October, in a wide variety of colors depending on the species and variety. The fruits are berries, which are the delicacy of birds. Among the honeysuckles there are also evergreen species such as Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) or pointed honeysuckle (Lonicera acuminata).
Pointed honeysuckle - Lonicera acuminata
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These climbers grow best in well-drained, fertile soils with moderate moisture. A sunny or semi-shaded position should be sheltered from the wind. Honeysuckles are perfect for planting next to arbors, fences, pergolas or trellises around which they are wrapped with shoots. Some of the species can be used as ground cover plants.
Variable vine 'Elegans'
Variable vine 'Elegans' (Ampelopsis glandulosa) is a slowly growing climber reaching 2-3 m in height. It has green leaves with white-pink spots, reddish shoots and tiny flowers. Decorative, purple-blue fruits appear in September and October.
Variable vine 'Elegans'
ToPerennial climber can be planted in small gardens , next to supports, trellises or arbors, around which it is wrapped with shoots. It will grow in average soil in a sheltered, sunny or semi-shaded place.
Winobluszcz
Vinobluszcze (Parthenocissus) arepopular, undemanding climbers , which beautifully turn scarlet red in autumn. In gardens, the most common are:Virginia Creeper(Parthenocissus quinquefolia),Three-Leaf Creeper(Parthenocissus tricuspidata) andCrested Creeper (Parthenocissus inserta). They differ in the strength of growth and the appearance of the leaves.
Virginia Creeper - Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Viniculture grows best on average, permeable soils in sunny to semi-shaded places.They have quite good frost resistance and are not very susceptible to diseases and pests.As climbers(they twine around supports with shoots or with rebates) they are recommended for planting at arbors, fences, walls and as cover plants. Perennial specimens can cover entire buildings.
Japanese grapevine
Japanese grapevine (Vitis coignetiae) is avigorously growing climber(up to 12 m high) beautifully discolouring in autumn. At the same time, it can have green, yellow, orange and red leaves. Round leaves grow up to 30 cm in diameter. Tiny flowers appear in June.
Japanese grapevine - Vitis coignetiae
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The plant is recommended for planting near supports, pergolas or fences. He climbs them wrapping with clinging shoots. Haslow soil requirements , the poorer the soil, the better it stains.Likes a limestone substrate. The position should be sunny to partial shade. It can freeze in harsh winters.
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