Choosing the best varieties of climbing plants for summer cottages

Clematis Jacques

Various shades and unusual shape of flowers of this perennial liana makes clematis one of the most picturesque decorations of the garden area. The lush flowering of an exotic handsome man must be achieved - caring for him is quite painstaking and depends on the varieties, varieties and groups.

Shoots of a climbing ornamental plant bloom by mid-July, twisting the support with stems with unusual leaves. Well suited for a garden plot in central Russia. Reaches a height of 2 meters, so it feels great on a gazebo or fence, firmly clinging to the base.

In the photo there is a clematis with large purple flowers that wraps around the dacha extension.

Loves sunny and calm places, as well as regular watering and fertilization. While clematis is growing, it should be shaded at the roots to prevent overheating: a low shrub that casts a shadow will do. For the winter, the shoots of clematis must be cut off, and the roots must be covered with mulch.

Morning glory

A thermophilic, fast-growing annual that does not require special care. Multicolored flowers in the form of gramophones are themselves woven into bizarre compositions. Morning glory loves the sun, but because of its excess, flowers can close.

These climbing plants are suitable for both the garden and the balcony. The variety of colors allows you to create a bright and picturesque corner: pink, purple, blue and purple flowers surprise with their richness of colors.

Ipomoea is easy to decorate with a chain-link fence, but in order for it to grow in one summer, it should be grown through seedlings. The plant does not like stagnant water.

Garden ivy

It is easily twisted and fixed on supports and walls, therefore it is widely used in the creation of landscape compositions. It can grow up to 30 meters in length, wrapping around buildings with air roots-suction cups.

He loves warmth, therefore, it is mainly found in regions with mild climates, but some frost-resistant varieties are successfully grown in the middle lane and feel good in shaded places without wind and stagnant groundwater.

In the photo, ivy, which is actively used in vertical gardening, planting it near the walls of the building, pergolas and gazebos. It creates useful shade and makes the area feel cozier.

Propagated by cuttings. Care includes proper watering, fertilizing with nitrogen-containing fertilizers, mulching with organic materials, loosening the soil, and sometimes pruning. In dry weather, watering is increased, and in rainy weather, it is reduced.

Wisteria

Luxurious wisteria is a climbing garden plant that takes root only in subtropical climates, that is, in the south of Russia. A shrub with graceful tassels, in which flowers are collected, resemble bunches of grapes. The height of wisteria can reach 15 meters. The main condition for abundant flowering is the sun.

In the photo there is wisteria braiding a wooden pergola. If the plant grows along the wall, it can damage the structure of the building.

Newer varieties (eg Wisteria Macrostachia) can withstand temperatures as low as -40 °. Used for vertical decoration pergola, gazebos, fences and balconies need support. The life span of a shrub can be up to 150 years. Does not like abundant watering, on hot days requires spraying.

Schisandra chinensis

This climbing perennial plant annually forms climbing shoots, increasing the green mass. Its height can reach 4 meters. It has small white flowers with a delicate pleasant aroma, which gradually acquire a pink color. Green leaves can be collected and brewed for an invigorating drink.

By autumn, the delicate flowers turn into weighty clusters of red fruits, which can be dried and eaten as jam, compote and syrup. If the vine gets caught on a support that is too high, it will be difficult to harvest the fruit. Lemongrass needs fertile soil, sunlight and calm. Loves abundant watering and fertilization. In September, the leaves of the plant turn yellow, resembling lemons in color and outlines.

Curly honeysuckle

Incredibly fragrant liana, strewn with bizarre flowers. In the evening, their pleasant smell only intensifies. Inflorescences are orange, white-pink, red. Has decorative leaves and poisonous fruits.

Honeysuckle prefers to grow in sunny areas, but feels good in partial shade. Requires moderate watering without drying out the soil. To retain water, the root zone must be mulched, and to maintain abundant flowering, formative pruning must be carried out.

Curly honeysuckle is aggressive, over time it can fill the entire allotted space. Looks good next to evergreens.

Climbing roses

Despite its aesthetics and elegance of appearance, this perennial climbing plant is considered unpretentious and easy to care for. It is a tall bush that grows up to 15 meters, so the rose can be found in many summer cottages.

In the photo there are roses of a rich shade, braiding a fence made of slats. To stimulate the emergence of a large number of buds, we recommend tying the whips in a horizontal position.

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Small-flowered roses have long and flexible shoots, thanks to which large areas can be decorated. Their flowering is long, the inflorescences have a sweetish smell, and most varieties tolerate winter well.

Large-flowered roses have shorter, strong stems, and they bloom only on the shoots of the current season. They are actively used to form an arch, decorate a gazebo or a fence. For central Russia, it is better to choose varieties that are resistant to winds and weather changes: Golden Wings, Bobby James, Dortmund. They can withstand frost, but need insulation. The choice of a planting site depends on the specific varieties.

Sweet pea

Suitable for creating flower beds, decorating inconspicuous corners and buildings. These curly flowers for summer cottages have a wide variety of colors and a pleasant aroma. Sweet pea is a rather short annual plant that, clinging to supports, reaches a height of 2 meters.

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At a temperature of 20 degrees, peas germinate in about two weeks. As a support, enough ropes stretched along the fence, or bamboo sticks tied and set into the ground.

The adorable flowers require a lot of sunshine for good development, feeding 2 times a month, as well as abundant watering. Drought may die.

When the peas grow, you need to tie it up and give direction to the branches.To extend the flowering period, it is recommended to remove faded flowers.

Maiden grapes

It is a flowering climbing plant prized for its beautiful foliage. The perennial should be planted in a sunny or semi-shaded place. It grows quickly, it is considered an aggressor plant, it can fill the site, destroy other plantings and curl up the walls of the house, capturing the gutters.

In the photo there are dense thickets of girlish grapes, which give grace to the stone fence.

On dry days, it is necessary to increase watering, as the grapes do not like dry land. Young shoots are sheltered for the winter, and in the spring the material is removed and strong supports are placed. This perennial climbing plant should be controlled and pruned in time. They can decorate old trees and any buildings, create green tunnels. Weeds do not grow under it. In autumn, the leaves take on a bright pink color.

Common hops

A rapidly growing climbing plant that rises to great heights and is a real decoration of the garden. It bears fruits in the form of light green cones, but to get such a "harvest" it is necessary to plant plants of both sexes.

The common hop root goes deep into the ground, so it can be difficult to get rid of the plant. It wraps around any support and does not need a garter.

Thanks to dense foliage, it creates good sound insulation, helps to refine unsightly places, or even completely hide them from prying eyes. Almost does not require care, it winters well. Can be planted in acidic soil.

Photo gallery with beautiful ideas

Curly flowers for the garden are rightfully considered a wonderful decoration of the landscape: graceful and bright, they give many pleasant moments, enliven the summer cottage and help to fit the buildings into the overall design. In addition to the listed names, in the gallery you can see photographs with such plants as annual cobea, basella, actinidia colomicta, nasturtium, campsis and bougainvillea.