Many climbing plants are perfect for planting pergolas. Most often, however, we look forfast-growing climbersso that the pergola turns green as soon as possible. However, it is worth paying attention to a few other features of climbers, thanks to which they will beideally suited for planting near pergolasSee how to choose attractivefast growing vines on pergolasHere are some proven suggestions!
Pergola covered with a vine
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What vines are good for pergolas?
When choosing a fast-growing climber for a pergolait is important to follow the principle of maintaining the appropriateproportions between the support and the climbing plantWith massive on the support, we plant a vigorously growing plant with a large number of leaves, such as virginia creeper. In the case of a small structure, vines with a more delicate habit, such as clematis or honeysuckles, will be more suitable. It is also important to matchthe strength of the pergola to the strength of growth and weight of the creeperAnd so strongly growing flower wisteria or arboriculture may turn out to be too expansive vines to plant a wooden pergola.When looking for a fast-growing climber for a pergolait is also worth taking a look at the aesthetic qualities of climbing plants, because we have decorative species made of leaves and flowers.
Climbers fast growing on decorative leaf pergolas
Five-leaf akebia (Akebia quinata)
The five-leaf akebia is afast growing pergola with semi-evergreen leaves Reaches up to 2 meters of growth annually. Young shoots are purple, then brown, twine strongly around the supports. Although akebia is decorative mainly of leaves, its tiny flowers, chocolate purple, are lightly fragrant and give it charm. The five-leaf akebia prefers sunny and semi-shaded positions.
Vinoblush five-leaf var. Murowa (Parthenocissus quinquefolia var. Murorum)
Virginia Creeper is avery vigorous climber, reaching up to 3 meters per yearIt is completely frost-resistant, accepts average soils. The characteristic five-leaf leaves of the vine are green and turn scarlet in autumn. Virginia creeper can withstand both sunny and semi-shaded positions. Thanks to this, it is suitable not only for the garden but also for planting in pots. It can be used as a cover plant on a balcony or terrace.
Ampelopsis aconitifolia
The aconite vine is a low climber, reaching about 4 m in height, with an annual increment of one meter. Goodworks well for planting pergolasThe green leaves, single, deeply cut, turning yellow in autumn are noteworthy. The vine will do well on any soil.
Variable vine 'Elegans' (Ampelopsis glandulosa 'Elegans' )
The Elegans variable vine isa fast growing pergola with tricolor leaves and decorative fruitYoung shoots of the vine are slightly reddish, and the green ornamental colored leaves are additionally interestingly cut. The vineyard prefers sunny and semi-shaded positions, preferably sheltered.
Climbers fast growing on decorative flower pergolas
Clematis (Clematis)
Clematis from large-flowered varieties will beextremely interesting when growing on pergolasThey grow best in fertile soils, it is also worth taking care of their regular watering.A popular and at the same time beautifully flowering purple variety is 'Generał Sikorski', while the long-flowering 'John Paul II' variety delights with white flowers with a pink ribbon.
Hecrotta's Honeysuckle 'Goldflame' (Lonicera hecrotti 'Goldfame')
Hecrotta 'Goldflame' honeysuckle is along and profusely flowering climber that quickly grows on pergolas , reaching 3 m in height. Hecrotta Goldflame honeysuckle has tubular flowers, slightly fragrant, pink inside and yellow. It prefers sunny positions and is content even in average soils.
Henry's (Henry's Lonicera) Honeysuckle
Henry's Honeysuckle is afast growing pergola vine with pretty evergreen leavesReaches 3 meters in meter increments, adorning the pergolas with tubular flowers of dark purple color. This honeysuckle prefers sunny and semi-shaded locations, preferably sheltered.
Climbing roses
Come on, climbing roses are not the right climbers, but they support the supports with long shoots. Thanks to thisthey can be recommended for planting pergolasThe varieties of climbing roses grow the most strongly, they can repeat flowering or bloom once, but very long and profusely. They prefer sunny and not too windy positions.Among the varieties of climbing roses worth recommending for planting a pergolawe can find the 'Goldstern' variety with yellow, permanently color-retaining flowers, showing high resistance to diseases. Another interesting pale pink pergola rose variety is 'New Down', which repeats flowering and is one of the oldest varieties of climbing roses.
MSc Eng. Joanna Białowąs
