12 Best Climbing Plants for Pergolas and Arbors
12 Best Climbing Plants for Pergolas and Arbors
Jeepers Creepers, we have crawlers. I’m not talking about wriggly worms or drooling babies, I’m talking about your garden.
There’s no rule that your garden must remain stagnant and rooted to the ground. Raise your roses and honeysuckles to the Heavens with these twelve flowers.
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1. Roses
Roses
Always a classic, you can’t go wrong with roses. Their fragrance will spread throughout the neighborhood as the creep up pergolas and wind up pillars.
Your backyard will take on a formal ambience, so break out the wine and enjoy with your lover, your family, and your friends.
2. Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle
Nearly all honeysuckles are creepers, their large vines grow fiercely and quickly and one honeysuckle can grow large enough to conceal/ almost any pergola.
Their trumpet-shaped blossoms emit a sweet scent that’s sure to entice.
3. Jasmine
Jasmine
If you reside in a warm and humid climate, jasmine may be the flower for you.
Most species are white, though a few will blossom in bright yellow shades. It releases its strong and sweet fragrance during the evening and nights.
4. Trumpet Vine
Trumpet Vine
The trumpet vine blooms in different shades of yellow, red, and orange.
These flowers will ensure a lively garden as they attract bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators.
They grow best on arches, pergolas, and trellises in full to part sun.
5. Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea is the exhibitionist of creeping plants. Bougainvilleas are virtually pest free and when cared for properly, it is disease-resistant.
They make great bushes, hedges, and curb-liners to add value and beauty to your home.
There is no limit of color when planting Bougainvilleas, your lawn will be covered in pinks, purples, oranges, yellows, and whites depending on the amount of variety you want and the species you plant.
6. Bleeding Hearts
Bleeding Hearts
Bleeding hearts are ideal for providing shade in your yard. Their exotic shape will mesmerize every one of your guests.
They require moist soil and partial sun, but is also suitable for colder weather.
7. Glory Bower
Glory Bower
Native to Western Africa, the Glory Bower is also known as the Tropical Bleeding Heart.
The Glory Bower can be grown as a houseplant, but is also suitable to cover pergolas.
This plant will attract butterflies, bees, and birds. They can grow up to twelve feet and will bloom in a muted red and white tones.
8. Climbing Hydrangeas
Climbing Hydrangeas
These fragrant, glossy white flowers bloom in clusters during the spring and summer.
They are slow growers and require pruning and training in order to make them creep up any structures.
They are one of the stronger flowers if you live in colder areas, and while slow growing, will be beautiful once fully matured.
9. Morning Glory
Morning Glory
Morning Glory flowers are very easy to grow as long as they have access to an abundant amount of sun.
It didn’t get its name by accident’ if you are a morning person and God bless you if you are, these flowers will greet you with perky blooms as you enjoy your first cup of coffee.
10. Ivy
Ivy
If I had been gifted with my very own gazebo, ivy would be my first choice to accent it.
Ivy is one of the most low maintenance plants and can tolerate a wide range of weather.
Variegated varieties can also be added which will garner more assortments of color and shapes.
11. Clematis
Clematis
Clematis has been called one of the best pergola plants. Flowering will typically begin in the spring and its vines can bloom up to twenty feet high.
If you’re wanting immediate coverings for your pillars and pergola, purchase a clematis that is about two years old and plant.
Now all you must do is water and prune regularly.
12. Passion Flower
Passion Flower
Finally we have the passion flower. These fast growing perennials grow best in the tropics, though it will still grow as an annual in colder climates.
They provide rich scents, vibrant flowers, and edible fruits. Popular as a balcony and rooftop plant, they will climb your pillars with style.
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