To celebrate the arrival of spring, let’s talk about flowering vines and climbers!
Flowering vines and climbing plants are such important garden elements: they provide shade and colors, beautify boring walls and fences, provide sweet fragrance, attract hummingbirds and butterflies, and create enchanting outdoor spaces.
Among the hundreds of gardens I have designed or visited, I will never forget those sweet moments of passing through a tunnel of glorious climbing roses, or sitting under an arbor covered with fragrant jasmine vine blossoms…
Let’s check out some of my favorite easy-to-grow climbing vines for year-round beauty, including fast growing flowering vines , fragrant flowering vines , colorful climbing plants,, and more!
1 & 2. Wisteria vines are the dreamiest flowering vines.
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 a fast growing flowering vine that is 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 vines
Bougainvillea is a thorny vine, yet it’s one of the most popular flower 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, but still has the tropical look. ( Source: 3 | 4 )
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21 beautiful DIY arbors, trellises and vertical garden structures.
5 & 6. Climbing vines for year round color
Pyracantha is an evergreen vine or shrub 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. Colorful climbing vine tunnels
Beautiful and delicious – just look at these showy flowers and fruits of the Scarlet Runner Bean and the Hyacinth Bean! ( Source: 7 | 8)
9 & 10. Cottage charm: Climbing Roses and Hydrangea vines
Arbors and pergolas add so much character to a garden, especially when they are planted with flowering vines. While climbing Roses ( “Zephirine Drouhin” Climbing Rose shown here ) need full sun to bloom profusely, the Climbing Hydrangea / Hydrangea petiolaris thrives in both sun and part shade. ( Source: 9 | 10)
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11 & 12. Flowering vines for fence and pergolas
It has been recorded that a single Rosa banksiae, common name Lady Banks’ rose, can have as many as 50,000 flowers! A great companion plant would be the Lilac Vine / Hardenbergia, which is evergreen, and has contrasting lavender color flowers. ( Source: 11 | 12)
Arti
March 17, 2017 at 3:33 amSuch stunning pictures of all those gorgeous climbers Ananda. Loved the visual treat:) Thank you.
Happy spring to you:) xx
Alexandra
March 17, 2017 at 4:21 amOh my! That wisteria is gorgeous! Going to have to see if I’m in the growing zone for it.
Sincerely Miss J
March 17, 2017 at 5:48 amThese 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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candy
March 17, 2017 at 8:33 amWow all of these are just drop dead beautiful. Who can pick just one I love them all.
Dagne Goodwin
March 17, 2017 at 10:34 amNow 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)
Neely Moldovan
March 17, 2017 at 12:48 pmThese are all so gorgeous! I love the blooms!
Kim
March 17, 2017 at 2:25 pmThe purple wisteria is so beautiful. LOVE the smell of honeysuckle.
Jasmyne
March 17, 2017 at 4:32 pmThose are so beautiful! I can’t believe its already Spring!
hal
March 17, 2017 at 6:14 pmthese are all gorgeous – i especially love the wysteria !
Chamoise
March 18, 2017 at 5:36 amSo 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…
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
March 18, 2017 at 9:20 amThese 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!
Joan
March 18, 2017 at 6:59 pmI 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.
ananda
March 19, 2017 at 12:51 pmthank 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! 🙂
Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen
March 19, 2017 at 2:50 pmWow! 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.
Kay McKean
March 20, 2017 at 2:59 pmEYE 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
Char
March 29, 2017 at 2:59 amLove the pictures
Do know what kind of flower vine I can plant
Shade spot?
ananda
March 29, 2017 at 1:41 pmthe hydrangea vine and star jasmine are great for shade =) i will have an article on shade pots plantings in a couple of weeks!
Carol
April 21, 2017 at 1:01 amWow. 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 !
Claire French
May 29, 2017 at 2:25 amI 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.
Bhavna rana
July 19, 2017 at 11:18 amMy wisteria just doesn’t flower why??????
ananda
July 19, 2017 at 2:45 pmi have read that Wisteria must be seven to 15 years old before they are old enough to bloom. =)
Sue
February 26, 2019 at 7:26 pmWHat is that heavenly pink flower between the bougainvillea an honeysuckle?
ananda
February 26, 2019 at 9:28 pmi think you are talking about the Clematis “apple blossom” 🙂