Planting climbing vines is an easy way to add interest to areas of your garden. If you have a fence or trellis which could use some color, you can easily plant some great varieties of flowers which will bloom and be beautiful. Some common type of climbing vines you can plant for accent are morning glory, honeysuckle, cup and saucer vine, clematis, hop, and climbing hydrangea.
Morning glory climbing vines can be found in two varieties for the most part. The first called Heavenly Blue has bright blue flowers with heart shaped leaves. The second, Grandpa Otts has gorgeous deep purple and bright rose flowers with a pink throat. Hummingbirds and butterlifes are attracted to morning glory flowers.
Another great climbing vine to add to your garden is the common honeysuckle. Traditional honeysuckle has white/gold flowers. Trumpet honeysuckle blooms red flowers. Both varieties offer great cover for problem areas of your yard. The fragrance fills the yard from these beautiful flowers.
A different type of climbing vine is the cup and saucer. It resembles a cup and saucer with green bell shaped flowers that are striped, turning into dark purple. The cup and saucer is an extremely eye catching climbing vine.
Clematis is a great addition. Known as Sweet Autumn, it typically blooms in the first year, and is extremely well known.
Hop is a perennial vine that is adorned with bright yellow leaves complemented with small flowers that are similar to pine cones. This vine attracts lots of butterflies.
Climbing hydrangea is a wonderful addition to cover a trellis or tree trunk. It can also be used as ground cover. Hummingbirds come to visit this plant often, and hydrangea flowers smell wonderfully aromatic.
Summary:
Climbing vines add a sense of romance and charm to your garden areas. They have the added advantage of attracting beautiful hummingbirds and butterflies. If you are trying to cover a problem area, or just adding some color to a bland area, the best choice is a climbing vine plant. They grow quickly and can transform an area giving it a little something different and attractive.
