Virginia creeper, are well suited to hiding unsightly walls or fences.
4 More Climbing Vines
On December - 18 - 2009
Here are four more vines which are perfect for covering arbors, trellises, walls or other garden structures.
Morning Glory (Ipomoea tricolor) is annual vine which blooms in a number of colors. It will twine around fences, trellises and arbors. Morning glory, as the name suggests, blooms in the morning as the flowers will close in the afternoon heat. Is easy to grow and will likely self-seed. Can reach 10 -12′
4 Climbing Vines
On November - 19 - 2009
For those wishing to add color to a garden structure vines are the perfect solution The following are a few of the easiest vines to grow.
Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans) is a great perennial vine for northern gardeners. Require strong support structure as they get quite heavy. Mature specimens make for nice winter interest. Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to its abundant red, yellow or orange flowers. Flowering can take a few years to start and some pruning it required to keep it flowering well. Can grow to 40′.
