19 Types of Climbing Plants to Decorate Your Fence

Ivy

This climbing plant doesn’t care where it grows, so it is often used in landscape design. Garden ivy survives both in the hot sun and in the cool shade. At the same time, it grows and becomes a beautiful hedge in just a couple of months.

The plant is perennial, you will only have to tinker with it in the first year – the older the ivy gets, the less attention it requires. From the second year, the main task of the gardener will be regular watering and pruning 2-3 times per season.

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The photo shows an example of ivy growth

Hops

An excellent choice for those who do not like to care for plants, but want to decorate the garden. Large juicy leaves, fast growth, beautiful twining around the fence – with hops this is guaranteed. In July-August the plant blooms profusely, and fragrant light cones form in place of the flower stalk.

Important! Keep in mind that getting rid of these two plants (hops, ivy) is incredibly difficult: digging or pulling them out will not do, most likely new shoots will appear from under the ground for several more years.

Clematis

If you like abundant flowering, then this climbing plant is ideal. However, in comparison with the first two options, clematis is capricious to climatic conditions.

It does not like shade, cold and dampness – it is best to plant it on the sunny side, water it rarely, but abundantly, spraying also the foliage and flowers. But do not overdo it: the sun reflected from the corrugated sheet, for example, creates a real oven and clematis can die.

It belongs to fast-growing perennial plants, the flowering period of an adult can last from spring to late autumn.

Wild grapes

It is also called Amur grapes, maiden grapes, decorative. Unlike fruit-bearing varieties, this one is unpretentious in care, to the place of planting, does not require regular feeding. They are planted directly in open ground, both nutritious and sandy soil is suitable. In the first year after planting, the shoots are guided and tied.

The length of the vines of maiden grapes reaches 20 meters, so if you do not want it to subsequently spread throughout the entire area, trim young shoots in time and form the crown. Although it does not bloom, the leaves themselves will change during the season, giving a decorative look to the entire structure: a juicy light green shade in early spring, green in summer, crimson, purple, dark green in late summer and autumn.

The photo shows red leaves of autumn grapes

Important! All the listed plants are planted far from the beds with cultivated varieties – the powerful root system of the above-mentioned survives even weeds, not to mention the selective “tender” seedlings.

Sweet pea

It will help to ennoble the fence and decorate decorative partitions, but it should be taken into account that it reaches only 2-3 meters in height. It grows in any conditions, except for swampy areas. After planting, the plant requires regular, regulated watering, high-quality fertilizing, and special supports – otherwise, it will simply creep along the ground, occupying horizontal space.

There are a large number of varieties of sweet peas – they differ mainly in the color and aroma of the buds.

The photo shows climbing peas weaving with shoots

Decorative beans

A light- and heat-loving climbing plant for a fence. Beans are distinguished by decorative juicy greenery, for which they are loved by gardeners. It does not require special care, but for more lush growth and abundant greenery, you can use nitrogen fertilizers.

Also consider its love for watering: the hotter it is outside, the more often the beans are watered, up to daily repetition.

Advice! The fruits of ornamental beans can be collected and even eaten – to have more of them, the shoots are regularly pinched.

Morning Glory

Beautiful and dangerous, because it is poisonous. Therefore, it is better to refuse it altogether in a plot with children or animals. If you still include it in the landscape design project and plant it along the fence, handle it carefully, wear gloves when tying and pruning.

Morning glory loves the sun and moderately moist soil. Flowers come in any color, about 6-8 cm in size. To ensure that the plant feels good, avoid over-watering and over-drying – make sure that the soil always remains slightly moist.

The photo shows a morning glory flower

Honeysuckle

Decorative species, such as honeysuckle, curl beautifully and bloom profusely throughout the season. But they have a drawback: the berries of these varieties (unlike the bushes) cannot be eaten, they are poisonous – so you should not plant them in an area where children can reach the fruit. Adult plants tolerate frosts without problems, they are not even removed from the supports. Young plants (up to 2-3 years) are best removed and covered at the end of the season.

Honeysuckle likes moist soil, so it is better to mulch the surface after planting to retain moisture. It grows best in the sun, the darker it is, the slower it will develop and bloom less.

Honeysuckle

As the name suggests, this liana has more than enough strength and desire to live: without control, it will quickly outlive other plants from the site and take over the territory. But with timely pruning, honeysuckle even on the basis of a picket fence or chain-link mesh looks very decorative.

Honeysuckle survives the winter without any special losses, you should not worry even if some of the shoots freeze. Thanks to its powerful root system, it will quickly recover when the weather gets warmer.

The photo shows bittersweet twining around an arch

Chinese magnolia vine

This liana has nothing in common with citrus fruits; the name was given solely because of the pleasant aroma of the fruit. Chinese magnolia vine takes root and overwinters even in Siberian and Far Eastern territories, not to mention the mild winters of central Russia. The only thing to keep in mind is that it doesn’t like the sun, but it’s perfect for decorating the shaded side of a fence.

Important! The stems of the schisandra are dried and brewed like tea – this drink has a restorative, energetic effect. It increases blood pressure and can even replace coffee.

Campsis

Large, bright flowers and pointed, frequent leaves make this species ideal for creating living compositions. It is both a sun- and shade-loving plant: in fact, it makes no difference to trumpet vine where it grows.

The roots are powerful, keep this in mind for monolithic fences – an overgrown trumpet vine can damage even brickwork. It begins to bloom from 2-3 years, does so abundantly and for a long time – from about July to October.

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The photo shows trumpet vine in bloom

Climbing rose

Suitable for experienced gardeners and those who are ready to care for this complex plant. Thorny shoots with flowers require careful handling, timely garter. But if you do everything right, during the flowering period the area will turn into a real imperial garden. It can overwinter, but in the fall they wrap it up and cover it. Although even such a scenario does not guarantee a successful wintering for a climbing rose.

The photo shows a profusely flowering rose

Important! Climbing roses are more susceptible to attack by aphids and spider mites than others. Carefully monitor the health of the seedling, timely measures taken when pests are detected will save the life of the plant.

Kobeya

In fact, the plant itself is perennial and in the southern regions it blooms successfully for more than one year after planting. But it cannot be classified as winter-hardy, so in most parts of Russia it is grown as an annual – it grows quickly, blooms in the first year, and is suitable for decorating.

The leaves are quite large and beautiful, but people love kobeya not for them, but for its charming bell-shaped flowers. Garters are not needed, the liana produces tendrils and grabs onto the support with them, independently climbing up. Loves sunlight, can grow in partial shade, but not in dark areas.

The photo shows an example of gartering kobeya

Nasturtium

Let the sun into your summer cottage: plant an original nasturtium! Near the fence, you will need additional vines and garters along which the plant can climb up. To make flowering rich and long-lasting, plant in a bright place – both open ground and tubs or boxes will do. The flowers are large, bright – orange, yellow, red. Less common are white or pastel shades.

Wisteria

A beautiful option for decorating fences, arches, and gazebos. Large clusters of fresh purple flowers combined with green foliage give a charming look to even the simplest buildings. Wild varieties prefer the hot climate of the subtropics, but breeders have developed species that can survive cold snaps down to -37C. Are you going to grow wisteria on your property? Look for varieties that are most suitable for your climate.

Periwinkle

There are deciduous and year-round green varieties – of course, taking into account the fairly mild climate. But even in northern latitudes, periwinkle wakes up in early spring and already in April pleases with its vegetation, continues to grow vigorously in the summer season.

It grows quickly, grabs the surface and braids it on its own – all that remains is to monitor the shape. It will easily tolerate missed watering or a frost. A thick, long crown protects the area from dust, dirt, and prying eyes.

Bougainvillea

In warm countries, it not only retains green leaves all year round, but also blooms profusely. Although it looks more like a bush or tree, it is often used near fences and house facades. The branches spread vertically, decorating any surface with large clusters of flowers and foliage. The flowers are multi-colored, mostly pink, purple, lilac, and violet. Grows in hot climates, on the sunny side.

Fast-growing

If you want to green your fence as quickly as possible, then use fast-growing plants. Due to their high growth rate, they will quickly turn any dull fence into a picturesque wall that will bloom and delight you with its beauty.

Most of the flowers have already been mentioned in our selection, but there are other climbing specimens that will delight you with their growth rate. The most common options are:

• Clematis;
• Kobeya;
• Ipomoea;
• Maiden grapes;
• Common hops;
• Honeysuckle.

These plants grow well in the middle zone.

Passionflower

An evergreen liana will decorate your fence with its exotic flowers. Native to South America and Asia. In our country, it is also called the Cavalier’s star or passion flower. With proper care, it will delight you with its flowering for a long time.

Passionflower is unpretentious and grows well in well-lit places. It also loves moisture, so water it regularly so that the soil is constantly moist.

Actinidia

It is gaining more and more popularity among gardeners not only due to its useful fruits, but also leaves that change their color. Such a fence will look simply incredible. And at the end of the season, you can also collect the fruits. In June, fragrant flowering begins and the entire area will be filled with beauty and a pleasant smell. Keep in mind that actinidia is afraid of drafts and loves bright lighting. Remember about regular watering and mandatory mulching.

Breeders have developed a huge number of plant varieties suitable for certain climatic conditions. If you want a certain type, look for one that will definitely survive on your site.