The Content Of The Article: Climbing plants are roughly subdivided into self-climbers and scaffold climbing plants. Among the self-climmers include ivy, trumpet winds or climbing hydrangeas. To the scaffold climbing plants rank plants such as clematis or wine, creepers such as honeysuckle or spreading climes such as the blackberry or the climbing rose are counted.
Annual climbing plants
Asarina - Gloxinia Winds- reaches a height of 2 - 3 m
- grows very well in tubs
- - Mostly sunny, partial shade can tolerate the plant
- - Plant in February
- plant after the icy saints into the open air
- 4 - 5 cm big fruits
- reaches a height of up to 3 m
- Climbing plant for balcony, terrace or fences
- is also suitable as a container plant
- Location must be sunny, warm and protected
- Plant at the end of February / beginning of March
- plant outdoors from 22 degrees
- be 3 to 4 m high
- need trellis aids z. B. bars
- Terrace, balcony, on walls and fences
- sunny, warm
- Partial shade causes smaller flowers
- Plant in a warm place at the end of February / beginning of March
- plant after the icy saints into the open air
- up to 5 m high
- about 20 cm tall flowers and fruits
- as a screen, for wall greening
- very warm loving
- sunny location
- fertilize and water
- outdoors from mid-May
- Privacy protection for balcony and terrace, fences
- up to 3 m.
- sunny and sheltered
- nutritious, calcareous, sandy loamy soil
- From March to April, sow in pots
- slowly get used to cold temperatures
- Fences, garden, terrace or balcony
- 20 to 80 cm high
- sunny, sheltered from the wind
- loose, nutrient-rich soil
- pour regularly
- From the end of March to mid-April, look straight into the open
- Visibility and wind protection for terrace and balcony
- 3 - 4 m tall growth
- need climbing and climbing aids
- sunny to partially shaded
- Water a lot on dry and warm days
- Sow directly in the open air from mid-May
- Cover overnight and protect from frost
- up to 5 m high
- as a privacy screen, on fences, walls
- warm and sunny location
- loose, humus rich soil
- sow from mid-February to mid-March
- Plant into the open from the end of May
- becomes more than 3 m high
- requires grid-like climbing aids
- as container plant for terrace and balcony
- also usable as a traffic light plant
- in full sun, warm and protected
- regularly watering and fertilizing
- starts about 5 months after sowing
- Sow from the end of January to the end of February
- Germination temperature 15 to 20° C
- plant into the open from the end of May
- becomes 1.5 to 2 m high
- heart-shaped leaves
- Garden, balcony and terrace as a hanging plant
- requires a rank help
- sunny, warm and sheltered from the wind
- loose and humus rich soil
- Sow from the beginning of March
- from the end of May plant outdoors
- roundish, shield-shaped to kidney-shaped leaves
- dense, rich green foliage
- Edible leaves and flowers (sharp, mustard or cress-like taste)
- 30 cm to 3 m high
- grow on fences and need climbing aids
- robust and unpretentious plant
- Sun and partial shade
- Direct sowing outdoors is possible from the beginning of May
- plant into the open from the end of May
Perennial climbers
trumpet flower- large greenery of walls
- also for arbors, arches and pergolas
- need trellis z. B. climbing grille
- sheltered location with lots of heat and sun
- protect against intense sunlight
- Location like in the light forest
- cut back last year's shoots by 3 to 4 eyes in March
- 2 - 5 m high
- for large and small arbours, pergolas, fences and walls
- sunny to partially shaded
- nutrient-rich and permeable soil
- Water regularly and avoid waterlogging
- Protect the root area with small shrubs
- between spring and summer flowering
- Slightly reduce the spring flowering after flowering
- Cut back on summer flowering in February / March
- slow growth
- up to 12 m high
- 10 cm large, heart-shaped leaves
- on house walls with trellises z. B. wire ropes
- protect from cold drafts
- Partial shade to shade
- high water requirement
- No cutting required
- cutting dead branches or disturbing shoots
- 2 to 3 m high
- Growth width 2 m
- on walls and other trellises
- protected location
- slight partial shade
- sunny, warm
- nutrient-rich, well-drained soil
- every 2 to 3 years light spring cut
- 10 to 15 m high
- vertical, little area covering
- Greening of large areas
- as visual and sun protection on pergolas, arbours and fences
- in large plant vessels
- robust and easy to clean
- Sun to partial shade
- grow wild
- no cut needed
- on arches, trellises or fences, pergolas and pergolas
- 1.5 m up to 5 m high
- originally at the edge of the forest
- Sun to light partial shade opposite
- South and west side
- nutrient-rich soil, water regularly
- requires sufficient winter protection z. B. thin fleece
- every 1 to 2 years after the strongest frost cut
- just cut back 2 to 3 eyes
Quick Overview
Climbing plants are available as annuals and perennials. Annual climbing and climbing plants are popular because of the long-lasting flowering splendor. They are often considered a container plant.- Annual climbing plants: bell-vines, Schönranke, Morning Glory, Duftwicke, Sternwinde, Passiflora, Feuerbohne, Schwarzäugige Susanne and Nasturtium.
- Perennial climbing plants: kiwi, akebie, whistling, climbing trumpets, tree shrikes, clematis, ivy, climbing hydrangeas, winter jasmine, honeysuckle, wallwine, wild vines, knotweed, hawthorn, wisteria and climbing roses.
Climbing plants are suitable for both sunny and shady locations. As a rule, climbing and climbing plants are grown in containers or in pots. Many climbing plants such as the ivy are evergreen. You have the choice between different leaf sizes and colors and can also provide by flowering vines for additional splashes of color.
FAQ - 💬
❓ What is the best climbing plant for a balcony?
👉 Here are seven very special climbers for your outdoor space.
- Clematis — abundantly flowering, happy little soul. ...
- Honeysuckle — vigorous, evergreen climber. ...
- Common ivy — a quick-growing classic. ...
- Black-Eyed Susan — likes it warm and bright. ...
- Trumpet flower — exotic charm on the balcony. ...
- Knotweed — curtain-like beauty.
❓ Is there an evergreen climbing plant?
👉 Ivy is probably one of the most famous evergreen climbers, but several varieties of honeysuckle and clematis are also green year-round while producing sweet-scented or colourful blooms during their flowering seasons.
❓ What is the fastest climbing flowering plant?
👉 Wisteria RoseaWisterias tend to be fast growing but the rosea is turbo-charged. It's also visually stunning and produces dense clusters of scented pink flowers which show throughout spring to early summer. The wisteria rosea is ideal for covering structures or growing up a tree.
❓ What is the best climber for pots?
👉 Compact forms of Clematis and Lonicera are the most common choices for very good reason, but there are plenty more. Clematis are one of the most popular climbers with distinctive flowers in a range of colour including reds, purples, blues, pinks and whites.
❓ How do I maximize my balcony garden?
👉 Balcony Vegetable Gardening Quick Tips
- Choose varieties that won't grow too large for your, pots, boxes, or balcony.
- Use large enough containers for each vegetable or herb.
- Use good quality potting soil.
- Make sure pots have drainage holes.
- Don't let the planting bed dry out too much.
❓ Can you grow clematis on a balcony?
👉 Many varieties of clematis and some climbers are excellent for growing in containers on balconies, patios, lodges and such like. As a container you can use a large flowerpot, a bucket, a wooden box etc. Size of it should be at least 20 Litres, it should have more than 40 cm in height and 30 cm in diameter.