Wire mesh fenceusually does not look the best and does not protect against the stares of the neighbors. However, everything can change when planted with climbing plants.To plant the fence net, it is worth choosing vines , the shoots of which will easily wrap around the mesh mesh, and at the same time will not overload the delicate structure of the fence. We can choose between perennial and seasonal annual climbers. Here are the10 most beautiful vines for a net fence!
Nasturtium is climbing up the fence
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Perennial climbers for a mesh fence
1. Honeysuckle (Lonicera)
Honeysuckles are verypopular climbers for planting mesh fencesIn summer they bloom with flowers that smell beautiful in the evening. They grow well in almost any soil, in full sun or shade. Among the many species of honeysuckle, the following deserve special attention: Brown's honeysuckle (Lonicera x brownii), deep hole honeysuckle (L. caprifolium), Heckrott's honeysuckle (L. x heckrotii), Pomeranian honeysuckle (L. periclymenum) and Tellmann's honeysuckle (L. x tellmanniana) . For year-round covers, you can useevergreen honeysuckle species , i.e. Henry's honeysuckle (L. henryi), pointed honeysuckle (L. acuminata) and Japanese honeysuckle (L. japonica).
2. Clematis (Clematis)
Clematistwine around the mesh of the fence mesh to form a dense, luxuriantly flowering cover Some varieties, such as 'Bill MacKenzie', keep flowers until the first frost. In addition to flowers, the decoration of clematis is fluffy seed heads that appear at the end of summer. There are a huge number of species and varieties of clematis.Varieties from the Tangutica and Vitalba groups are recommended for planting wire mesh. Cultivars from these groups have weaker growth, are frost-resistant, suffer less from diseases and have low cultivation requirements. A suitable place for growing clematis is a sunny or semi-shaded position. These climbers hate dry and acidic soils.
3. Monthly (Menispermum)
Monthly magazines areClimbers with thin shoots, tightly wrapped around the mesh of the fence meshThese vines are decorated with tiled, heart-shaped, lobed, glossy, dark green leaves. Leaves turn yellow in autumn. Dark blue fruits develop on female specimens in the fall. Monthly magazines are undemanding climbers, rarely attacked by diseases.They accept average soils, like sunny locations and are frost-resistant. Two species are known - the Dahurian monthly (Menispermum davuricum) and the Canadian monthly (M. canadense).
The Canadian monthly is a great climber for a fence mesh
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4. Grape vine (Ampelopsis)
Vineyards are climbers with interesting, decorative leaves and fruits. The leaves are finger-shaped, fancifully trimmed.Planted next to a mesh fence, they climb over it with stick tendrils , growing up to 3 m per year. Brightly colored fruits are an additional decoration of the vineyards. They are low-maintenance climbers, preferring sunny positions. The most popular species are the aconite (Ampelopsis aconitifolia) and the variable vine (Ampelopsis glandulosa). A particularly attractive variety is the 'Elegans' variable vine with tricolor (green-white-pink) leaves and intensely purple-blue fruits.
The vine is a vine on a fence mesh decorated with attractive fruit
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5. Common ivy (Hedera helix)
As aclimber for a net fence in a shaded place , common ivy is perfect. This creeper densely covers all fences, and as it is evergreen, it will provide us with privacy in the garden all year round. The pure species has dark green leaves, but by choosing different varieties of common ivy, e.g. with variegated or lightly edged leaves, we can create a colorful composition on the fence.
Annual climbers for a mesh fence
1. Kobea climbing (Cobaea scandens)
Climbing Kobea (also known as a vulture)overgrows mesh fences, climbing with a whiskerStems reach 3-4 m in length. It is decorated with large (3 cm in diameter) bell-shaped, dark purple flowers, set on long stalks.Kobea blooms from July to October. In the fall, the leaves change color to a beautiful red-purple color. Kobea is the most decorative in hot and sunny summers. It requires moderately moist, humus soils, preferably clay ones.
The climbing kobea blooms wonderfully on the fence mesh
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2. Japanese hops (Humulus japonica)
Japanese hops is one of the faster growing seasonal vines (shoots reach up to 6 m in length), therefore it is especially suitable where there isthe need to quickly cover the mesh fenceThe plant is decorated with large, palm-lobed leaves and cone-shaped infructescences appearing at the end of summer. The white spotted leaves of the 'Variegatus' variety look exceptionally decorative. In the fall, the leaves of the Japanese hops turn red. Japanese hops should be grown in a sunny place (Variegatus variety, semi-shaded), in fertile, moist and well-drained soil.
Winged Tunbergia is a very nice, although not very popular climber. The shoots reach a length of 1.5 m.When planted next to a mesh fence, it grows over it, creating a tight coverof dark green, heart-shaped leaves and bright yellow flowers with a black center, blooming from June to the first frost. It is a plant with high thermal requirements and, unfortunately, in rainy and cool summers it is less decorative. Requires a sunny position, sheltered from the wind, and requires light and fertile soil.
Winged Tunbergia is a great decoration for a mesh fence
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4. Canarian Nasturtium (Tropaeolum peregrinum)
Canarian Nasturtium is a little-known species of a very decorative, fast-growing climber (several cm per day). It is decorated with interesting, palmate, lobed leaves and characteristic canary-yellow, small flowers with two curled petals. Perfectly covers mesh fences, ensuring that they look attractive and colorfulIt blooms from the end of June until the first frost. Requires sunny and fertile, moist soil.
One-year-old climbers, such as the wolf, are suitable for the fence mesh
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5. Wilec (Ipomoea)
Wilec is afast growing one-year climber that can climb wonderfully on a mesh fenceIt is suitable for fully sunny and slightly shaded places. It blooms from early July to late September. It reaches a height of 2.5 m to 3.5 m, so it can be covered with quite a high fence. It can cover fences, but also balconies and walls. It spreads itself very easily and once planted in the garden, it will enjoy its flowers for many years.
MSc Eng. Agnieszka Lach
