Spring is officially here in 3 days!
To celebrate the arrival of spring, let’s talk about ….. flowering vines!
Among the hundreds of gardens I have designed or visited, I will never forget those sweet moments of passing through a tunnel of glorious roses, or sitting under an arbor covered with fragrant jasmine blossoms…
With so many lovely flowering vines to choose from, we can all recreate these magical spaces in our own little garden. Let’s check out some of my favorite easy-to-grow flowering vines for year-round beauty!
1 & 2. The dreamiest flowering vines: Wisteria
I have seen Wisterias blooming in so many climates from Boston to San Diego. One of the first to flower in early spring, the Wisteria is not only gorgeous, but also very fragrant.
If you have a small garden, keep the Wisteria in a pot, as the plant can get huge! ( Source: 1 | 2 )
3 & 4. Tropical paradise
Bougainvillea is a thorny vine, yet it’s one of the most popular vines in warmer climates because of the stunning flowers and long blooming season. If you live in a colder climate, the Flame Honeysuckle / Lonicera heckrottii is hardy even in USDA zone 4. ( Source: 3 | 4 )
Need some trellis ideas? Here are 21 beautiful DIY arbors, trellises and vertical garden structures.
21 beautiful DIY arbors, trellises and vertical garden structures.
5 & 6. Year round beauty
Pyracantha is an evergreen shrub / vine that can be trained on a wall or column.
It has very pretty white flowers in spring and early summer, the berries bring vibrant colors to the garden in late autumn and winter.
Different cultivars have either red, orange, or yellow berries. ( Source: 5 | 6)
7 & 8. Delicious bean tunnels
Let’s not forget the edibles – just look at these showy flowers and fruits of the Scarlet Runner Bean and the Hyacinth Bean. ( Source: 7 | 8)
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Such stunning pictures of all those gorgeous climbers Ananda. Loved the visual treat:) Thank you.
Happy spring to you:) xx
Oh my! That wisteria is gorgeous! Going to have to see if I’m in the growing zone for it.
These are so beautiful! Since spring is coming soon, I will need to use this as a source on what to add to my garden! Thank you!
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Wow all of these are just drop dead beautiful. Who can pick just one I love them all.
Now you have inspired me. I love the Clematis. It’s something I can grow here in the North and would be so striking where I’d like to put it. I was thinking that until its established I might mix in some morning glories or maybe some red runner beans to fill out the trellis until these are established. I think I’m going to have to dig out a fair amount of soil to replace with something better to support the Clematis long term. I can’t wait for Spring now….something I fear might happen one day in June (I live in NH and we just had 18 or so inches of snow dumped on us the other day)
These are all so gorgeous! I love the blooms!
The purple wisteria is so beautiful. LOVE the smell of honeysuckle.
Those are so beautiful! I can’t believe its already Spring!
these are all gorgeous – i especially love the wysteria !
So beautifull…Clematis,roses and other climb over…I love..So romantic..tenderness… Il love flowers all over us …Theu are so beauty..
Have a nice day Ananda and take care of you always…
These are gorgeous! We’re able to easily grow bougainvillea here in the desert, and I would LOVE to have a trellis of some sort to showcase those pretty pink flowers! Thanks for the inspiration!
I know from experience that trumpet vine is invasive. It will put out runners and pop up in the lawn, other flower beds, neighbor’s yard. Best if one can give it plenty of growing room. It is a lovely native plant in the right location.
thank you so much joan for sharing! i agree and will add this tip to the red trumpet! the pink trumpet is a better choice for small gardens for sure! 🙂
Wow! All of these are so pretty. Wish I had a green thumb and a place to grow flowers. Would love to have some of these.
EYE CANDY!!!
all you lucky people thinking of the beauty in your own gardens.
I am in Canada. Still have 4 feet of snow on the ground.Looks like we getting ready for next winter. Where is winter
Love the pictures
Do know what kind of flower vine I can plant
Shade spot?
the hydrangea vine and star jasmine are great for shade =) i will have an article on shade pots plantings in a couple of weeks!
Wow. Such beautiful pictures, and lots of inspirations for gardeners.
Thank you so much, has certainly given me ideas, if only one could reproduce it over night !
I love everything about gatdening and decorationg. Happy to find this site at this early morning hour. Not a heavy sleeper. True geniuses do not requure a lot of sleep. Bring in all the udeas and suggestions. Now, go conquer your day. CBF.