Climbing plantsis an extremely beautiful, graceful and rich group of plants that can beautify our garden. Their richness and diversity allow them to be widely used in garden compositions.Climbing plantscan be planted on walls, walls, fences, pergolas, trellises, rocks, or even trunks of old trees. They bring dynamics to the garden and break the monotonous green of conifers or deciduous trees. Not only do they decorate, but also cover uninteresting corners of the garden or, by overgrowing the fence, protect us from prying eyes of our neighbors. Meet the most interestingclimbing plants for the garden !
Virginia Creeper is an excellent climber for covering fences and walls
In this group of plants we can find climbers for both shaded and fully sunlit positions. Some vines can also be used as ground cover plants to fill empty spaces between perennials and shrubs, decorating and protecting the soil against excessive drying.Climbing plants have one more advantage- they can fit almost anywhere. Where there is no room for another shrub, tree or growing perennial, there will always be a place for a climber, if not perennial, then at least for annuals. When choosingclimbing plants for the garden , we must take into account the strength of its growth, as well as the requirements for the substrate and insolation.
Perennial climbing plants
One of the most popular climbers, long planted in gardens, is the Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia), the so-calledwild wine. It is an excellent climber for pergolas, for planting next to arbors, green hedges, and covering uninteresting walls. It grows quite strongly, reaching up to 10 meters in height. However, growth can be limited by cutting hard, which it tolerates very well. If it has anywhere to grow, it does not require pruning. At first it has to be tied up, then it climbs on its own even on the smooth wall of the building, attaching itself to it with the help of adhesives.
Beautiful dark green leaves of the virgin ivy turn red in autumn, making it an additional garden decoration and enlivening it in that sad, gray time when flowering plants no longer enjoy the colors of flowers. It is a very hardyclimbing plant , with no special cultivation requirements. As it creates a dense, compact wall, it can be used to plant less attractive places in the garden, such as composters or garbage cans.
Ivy is an excellent perennial climber that can cope with shady places
Another noteworthy vine, this time evergreen, is the common ivy (Hedera helix) growing up to 8-12 meters. It climbs the support thanks to the adherent roots. Perfect for northern and western positions. Likes slightly moist places. It can also grow as a ground cover. However, its shoots may freeze in cold winters. To keep this climber light, it is good to trim the tops of the shoots and side shoots in the spring.One of the most beautiful climbers for a sunny position is the American Millionaire (Campsis radicans). It climbs with roots, but in airy places, especially if it climbs the wall of a building, it is good to support it with an additional support, because stronger winds can tear it away from the wall. It grows up to 8 - 12 meters, prefers the southern wall of the building and a quiet position, but in my well ventilated place it also does well, blooming profusely every year. Flowers appear in August and September. In season, it requires heavy watering, for which it pays off with beautiful tubular flowers - depending on the variety - yellow, orange or red.Blown side shoots should be trimmed to 6 eyes in spring. In cold winters, it can freeze to the base (especially young plants), but it bounces off the root very nicely. It can be easily propagated by runners.
Clematis are a very rich group of vines
If we do not have enough space, and we would like to haveclimbing plants in the garden , let's buy a Clematis. Here we have a huge selection, ranging from botanical clematis to large-flowered ones. We can choose in forms and colors. Clematis can fit anywhere, and it is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful climbers. It suits almost every plant, perfectly matches both roses, emphasizing their beauty, and conifers, breaking their monotonous green. Among clematis, we can find plants for a shady, semi-shaded and sunny position. Clematis also works well as ground cover plants, filling free spaces in the garden.They can be planted in a pot on a balcony or terrace.
Wilec is a fast-growing annual climber
Annual climbing plants
For those who in no way can afford perennial climbers, and would like to have some climber, you can recommendannual climbing plantsHere, too, there is a large selection of species that can to decorate our gardens. One of the most beautiful annual vines is the tricolor wolf (Ipomoea tricolor). It blooms from early July to late September. It reaches a height of 2.5 m to 3.5 m. It can cover fences, balconies and walls, it spreads itself very easily, and once planted in the garden, it will please us with its flowers for several years.
Yellow Canary Island nasturtium flowers
Another interesting annual climber is the nasturtium, especially the Canary Island nasturtium (Tropaeolum peregrinum), which has more delicate leaves, flowers and shoots. It has another significant advantage, it is not attacked so intensively by aphids, as is the case withgreater nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus). It reaches a height of about 2 m, blooms from July to the end of October. An ideal climber for sunny places. Another interesting annual climber growing up to 4m is the climbing kobea (Cobaea scandens). Requires fertile, clay-humus and moist soil as well as a sunny position. Can be planted next to gazebos, balconies and terraces. It blooms from July until frost.
It is worth introducingclimbing plantsinto the garden, especially if you do not have a large planting area, and you want to create a green screen relatively quickly or quickly cover some soil surface with plants.
