Creepers in the country: 5 best climbing flowers for the garden
Creepers are a natural material for decorating gazebos, fences, and buildings. Europeans have long appreciated the beauty and ability of garden vines to go where ordinary plants cannot. Vertical gardening can be created without much difficulty and large investments. At the same time, the site turns into a magical corner with fabulous seating areas, flowering fences and expressive details. Country houses that have aged or have lost their appearance are transformed, attract the eye and become art objects.
In addition to aesthetic pleasure, decorative vines are beneficial:
- muffle noise from the street;
- provide a lot of shade on a summer day;
- play the role of filters against dust and gas contamination;
- block the wind;
- shelter from the rain;
- zone the territory;
- strengthen the slopes.
There are two types of vines: annuals and perennials.
Annuals good for a new summer cottage, where there is not yet a large number of plantings, and areas for work and rest have not been defined. Such plants will camouflage outbuildings and become a temporary decoration of the area. In addition, they provide the opportunity to create something new every year. Morning glory, nasturtium, passionflower are the most famous climbing annuals.
Perennial vines are suitable for those who have already thoroughly got used to the image of a summer resident, whose territory has been developed and its transformation does not require radical decisions. Fences entwined with ivy or wild grapes - the fruit of several years of labor - attract attention, but also give the necessary privacy and peace. Gazebos and verandas will sparkle with bright colors if clematis or campsis are planted on them. Perennials are woody and herbaceous, they differ in the way they attach to supports and leave for the winter - herbaceous ones completely shed their greenery, the stems also dry out, and they appear again in the spring.
CLEMATIS
One of the most spectacular vines. The flowers are amazing in quantity and shades. They appeared in Russia 200 years ago and were grown in the greenhouses of rich houses. Now there are more than three thousand plant varieties. They are divided into large-flowered and small-flowered. It is worth paying attention to the flowering time, depending on this we can choose the desired variety.
Clematis prefer well-lit places and protected from the wind;
They need good drainage and frequent watering, the roots of the plant reach one meter;
It is better to guide clematis along a strong support: a mesh, lattice, pergola;
We divide feeding into three times: during shoot growth, before and after flowering;
Before wintering, cover the roots of the plant with foliage cut from it.
CLIMBING ROSE
Perhaps the most beautiful vine. All gardeners love it, and not without reason, since all shoots produce buds that bloom one by one over a long period of time. The rose blooms from early summer until the first frost.
The climbing rose is not afraid of drought and loves bright places;
The flower loves regular watering and fertilizer;
It is better to put the vine on a wooden support; a metal one will damage the plant in winter;
For the winter, the rose must be covered tightly and thoroughly - it is afraid of frost;
Once every 3-4 years we thin out the plant, cut off dry shoots every spring
HYDRANGEA PETIOLE AND CLIMBING
These vines are a subspecies of garden hydrangea. Petiole hydrangea can spread along the ground over quite long distances - up to 20 meters, so it is better to let both species go on a support. If there is a withered tree or pole that you want to cover, the hydrangea will gladly accept such support into its arms. The flowers bloom in summer, smell of honey, and are collected in corymbose inflorescences, but the plant quickly loses its beauty.
Picky in choosing a place: hydrangea needs both sun and partial shade, does not tolerate drafts;
In the first year it will require good watering, in subsequent years - once every ten days;
Responsive to fertilizing with organic fertilizers;
Loves acidified soil and reacts sharply to the presence of lime in the ground;
Despite the fact that hydrangea tolerates winter well down to -30 degrees, the roots will have to be covered.
KAMPSIS
One of the fastest growing perennial vines. Campsis is widespread in southern countries - it tolerates conditions like country life, and urban (it is not afraid of gas pollution). The only thing that the liana prefers is a warm climate, so the plant will not withstand Siberian frosts. Campsis pleases with large funnel-shaped flowers all summer. Shades - from orange to crimson.
The plant will have to be constantly pruned and root restrained - Kampsis grows greatly;
It is unpretentious in care, but responds to fertilizing and watering;
Makes you wait a long time for buds to open after winter - the moment of “waking up” is delayed, but after that you will be pleased with abundant flowering;
You will need a strong support - the vine is heavy, and the roots are strongly attached to the support;
For the winter, Kampsis is removed from its supports and carefully covered with spruce branches and film.
WISTRINA
The most abundantly flowering wisteria is Japanese. Dense inflorescences in the form of a brush bloom gradually, they are of different shades; leaves are light green, feathery. During flowering, they attract special attention - because of the flowering vine, what is behind it is not visible.
Wisteria, like other vines, grows more readily in a sunny place without drafts;
We choose a stronger support - the plant has powerful stems;
In winter, we avoid the possibility of icing of the roots and stems - we cover them with non-woven fabric;
Pruning will be required twice a year - at the end of July and in the fall;
The bark and seeds of wisteria are poisonous, so animals and children will have to be protected from getting to know the climbing flower.
The territory of a personal plot can be decorated using various types ornamental plants.
Recently, the so-called "Lianas".
These plants are great for decorating not only yards, but also rooms, because they look very beautiful as indoor flowers.
All Lianas have quite a lot in common with each other, but differ from each other in the average length of the stems, the absence or presence of flowers, their size and color, and care rules.
You will learn about what Liana is in this article.
General description of the plant
Lianas are one of the rather interesting forms of plants. They are called different plants whose stems tend to curl.
The Liana family represents plants that can be herbaceous, with thin and rather weak annual or perennial stems, as well as woody, with deciduous or evergreen leaves.
All varieties of this plant cannot stay in the air on their own, so they require a vertical support, along which they can easily climb up, using their trailers, tendrils or adventitious roots.
It is on the support that the vines develop leaves and flowers.
Most often, vines are found in tropical forest areas, where plants twine around tree trunks, clinging to the bark with the help of suckers and tendrils. Thus, they can throw their curly branches from one tree to another, resulting in an almost impassable thicket.
However, in temperate climates they are found much less frequently and only as ornamental plants, so you cannot see how these plants add character to the landscape as in tropical areas.
As for the anatomical and morphological features of Lianas, there are quite a large number of them. This is due to various natural conditions and their way of life. For example, in many species, after the stem germinates from the seed, suckers and tendrils first begin to appear, and only then leaves.
If we consider Lianas according to the method of their attachment to a vertical support, we can distinguish several groups of these plants:
- Lianas that are attached with tendrils– Bryonia, or grapes.
- Vines that use special organs such as suckers– Ivy can stick to the surface of a vertical support using special short roots that grow from the lower parts of its branches.
- Lianas that completely lack any special attachment organs however, their flexible stems can twine around tree trunks or other various supports - Bindweed or hops.
- Lianas that do not have any special attachment organs they hold their stems between tree branches by resting on them with their spines or needles, side branches and other parts - different types of palm trees.
Almost all varieties of Lianas are inhabitants of warm tropical areas with high humidity.
REFERENCE! Lianas have stems that grow quite quickly, they are easily propagated by cuttings and take root well in soils.
These characteristics determine the wide popularity of plants among flower growers in many countries.
However, despite the significant similarity of the series general characteristics Lianas are considered quite different: perennial and annual, deciduous and evergreen, with herbaceous or woody stems.
Types, varieties, names of flowers
Let's take a closer look at all types of Lianas with photos and names. Today, the following types of climbing vines are most often grown at home:
- It is distinguished by snow-white or bright purple flowering. It is great for growing at home.
- characterized by increased endurance and is very unpretentious to growing conditions. Its appearance is somewhat reminiscent of ordinary strawberries.
- – perennial herbaceous plant, which are bryophytes or have whole small leaves of a rounded shape.
- is a shrub with beautiful white and red flowers and large leaves of an emerald hue.
- - one of the most beautiful types of vines that have small foliage and densely entwine walls and vertical supports.
- also often called maiden grapes. This is a deciduous plant that withstands winter cold and is unpretentious.
- - a herbaceous plant that is great for decorating stone areas.
- It has small flowers and entire leaves with jagged edges. Intended for growing indoors.
- is a type of decorative Liana. It is evergreen and can climb vertical supports to heights of approximately thirty meters.
- characterized by an attractive shape with carved leaves of a rich green color. It is grown exclusively indoors.
- It is unpretentious in care, but has a beautiful and very original appearance.
- - one of the unpretentious species of Liana, which has been very popular among gardeners for many years.
- characterized by leaves of a dark emerald hue and single pinkish flowers.
- often grows to about eighty centimeters in height and attracts attention with longitudinal leaves with a purple tint.
- - a perennial evergreen plant with thin stems and arrow-shaped, whole leaves.
- has small bright green leaves and is often used to decorate the walls of facades and fences.
- - a decorative type of Liana, which has heart-shaped leaves and is not particularly demanding to care for.
- turns the room into a real jungle thanks to the intensive growth of shoots.
- Usually grown in a hanging pot, it has small leaves of a soft green color.
- often also called “Woman’s gossip.” It has pink or white flowers and is easy to care for.
- It is distinguished by small flowers of different shades.
- has large arrow-shaped leaves and is excellent for growing indoors.
- characterized by large heart-shaped leaves and ease of care.
- has leaves with a pale purple tint.
- belongs to the grape family.
- - one of the most unpretentious species of Liana, which is excellent for growing indoors.
- attracts attention with beautiful snow-white flowers.
- – a very beautiful indoor plant with flowers of an original shape and rich color. It is very demanding to care for, but is quite resistant to various diseases and pests.
Home care
Most varieties of Lianas that are intended for growing indoors are perennials and evergreens. This feature is explained mainly by the fact that no one likes to look at a fairly long but completely bare stem throughout the cold season.
According to the method of fastening, Lianas are divided into climbing, root-climbing, supporting and tendril-bearing. Most often as indoor plants Climbers are found precisely because their shoots have the ability to twist around a vertical support, forming an attractive plant with an original spiral shape.
To create a beautiful “structure” it is necessary to provide constant and, most importantly, proper care for the vine.
Humidity
All types of Lianas have one thing in common - They need air with a high level of humidity and diffused light every day.
Direct sunlight has a detrimental effect on the plant, because on its leaves traces of burns may appear.
And growing a flower in low air humidity causes the luxurious, leafy stem to become completely bare, retaining only a couple of decrepit leaves.
Lighting
The majority of indoor Liana species prefer to be in partial shade, and some in slight shade. Despite this, some need brighter lighting: Cissus with Ceropegia, Scindapsus with Syngonium.
IMPORTANT! This light should not fall directly on the plant.
In addition, the flower pot must be regularly rotated around its axis, so that Liana receives approximately the same share of light from all sides. Otherwise, it will constantly be pulled in only one direction, which will make it lopsided.
Temperature
You also need to take care of creating conditions such as constant ventilation, moderate air temperature and humidification.
ATTENTION! During the cold season, it is not recommended to keep a pot with a vine in a room where the air temperature is below 16°C.
Therefore, if necessary, you should use an additional heater, which should be located at some distance from the flower.
During the summer season optimal temperature considered for a plant 20-22°C. If the readings on the thermometer rise higher, then the plant must be constantly sprayed with cool water. And in winter time to moisten the leaves you need to take only warm water.
Watering
Watering is recommended to be done either in the morning or in the evening. It is required as the top layer of soil dries out.
You should not over-moisten the soil, because near the stem it can remain quite wet for a long time.
Do not water indoor Liana species with cold water - this can lead to disease and rot of the root system.
In the event that the room is installed heating system, which heats the air quite strongly, it is better to refuse to grow indoor Liana because in such an apartment the plant will constantly get sick due to lack of humidity.
Fresh air has a beneficial effect on absolutely all types of Lianas, however drafts should not be allowed, so that cool air currents do not chill the climbing flower.
In addition, it is necessary to take care of the shower for the plant, which should be provided at least once a month. Thanks to this procedure, a layer of dust can be washed off from its leaves, because it is difficult to remove by wet wiping.
Otherwise, Liana may suffer greatly from the so-called spider mite.
REFERENCE! Slightly warm water in the shower should be run with low pressure so as not to break thin shoots or leaves.
Transfer
An equally important point is replanting the plant. If a larger pot is needed, it is recommended not to replant the Liana, but to carefully roll it along with a lump of earth - this will avoid possible injury to the root system of the plant.
In addition, it must be held very carefully, not pulling too hard and not squeezing, so that the shoots of the Liana do not break. Many flower growers advise carrying out this procedure with an assistant.
Ground, soil
Lianas need not only fertile, but also fairly light soil, which is characterized by either a neutral or slightly acidic reaction.
Various ready-made mixtures are often used to fertilize it.
You can also prepare a special mixture for this yourself, combining leaf, turf and humus soil.
Soil in a pot you need to loosen regularly using a long thin stick, so that it is easier for the plant to absorb water and nutrients from it, and the roots can “breathe”.
From time to time, Liana should be fed with mullein diluted in ordinary water in a ratio of 1:10, or with complex mineral fertilizers.
Supports for Liana
So that a green climbing plant decorates the interior of the house and all year round pleasing to the eye, it is necessary to take time to give it direction and shape the exterior.
Especially for this you need to take care of the presence of a wall or pot support. The liana itself can form its own crown by weaving around a vertical support, but to obtain a better result It is better to pinch it on the apical shoots.
This procedure promotes the appearance and intensive growth of lateral processes. In order for the main branch-lash to be long, it must be constantly wrapped around the support, securing it with small clothespins. If you remove unnecessary antennae in a timely manner, then Liana will not independently change the direction of its growth.
Trimming
In order to rejuvenate the Liana, it is necessary to carefully cut off its apical stalk with leaves and then root it.
It should be remembered that aged shoots need to be cut to almost half: it will branch better.
To prevent infection with various infections, each cut is p It is recommended to treat with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
Reproduction
To propagate indoor Liana, you can use a terminal cutting that was cut from an old plant. Sometimes it is placed in water so that it begins to take root. However, most of its species have aerial roots, and due to this, the cutting can be dug into a pot with prepared soil directly after cutting.
Also, some species of this plant reproduce by seeds, for example, Passiflora. In some cases, planting Lianas is practiced by dividing the bush.
The following photo shows Liana seeds:
Benefits and harms
Liana is an excellent decoration for the interior of a room, a gazebo, the facade of a house, or a fence. But it is better to refuse it if one of the family members is allergic to it.
Diseases and pests
It should be noted that almost all diseases different types Lianas are associated not only with serious, but even with the most minor disturbance of water balance.
For example, rotting roots may indicate loss of foliage and weakening of the stem.
In this case, the plant suffers from waterlogging and too acidic soil.
Why does the Liana plant dry out?
When the humidity level in the room is sufficiently low, the leaves begin to dry out and then fall off.
Due to too little moisture and very dry air, pests such as scale insects, aphids and spider mites. You can get rid of them after spraying them twice with Actellik or Fitoverm insecticides.
Liana is a plant that can be grown both indoors and outdoors. With proper and constant care, any type of this plant will become a real green decoration of your home and yard.
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Climbing garden vines are one of the types of plants that can be seen absolutely anywhere. In summer and spring they decorate the walls of the facades with colorful flowers and green leaves. But in the fall they delight with yellow, brown or red leaves.
For simplicity, we will divide the entire species diversity of vines into two types:
- Annuals;
- Perennial.
All types include both decorative and fruit varieties. Let's look at the most popular varieties of vines for the garden in our latitudes and their photos, and start with climbing annual vines.
Annual garden vines
There are quite a large number of annual vines for the garden, for example, we can mention decorative beans, morning glory, passionflower, and there are also more than a hundred other varieties. Along with numerous differences in the appearance of these vines, there are also common features, For example, Almost all of them have long stems, from which there are almost never lateral branches. Annual varieties are an excellent decoration for fences, terraces, balconies and any garden area.
Climbing annual vines must be planted in places where the soil is often dug up. It has to be sunny place, lighting is required for vines to develop better. The species diversity of these plants makes it possible to create various combinations. But you need to plant annuals every year and at the same time make sure that the scattered vine seeds do not grow in unnecessary places, since the plants can crowd out other nearby flowers.
Planting vines it is necessary to take care of vertical supports, which can be played by branches arranged in a pyramid, a fence, or nets. The support must be thin so that the plant stem can cling to it.
It is best to install a support already during planting, since a support installed near a sprouted plant can damage the roots. Since we are talking about annual vines, there is no need for insulation for the winter, and as for pruning, it is simply necessary to remove shoots that clearly look superfluous.
Perennial garden vines
Now let's look at perennial garden vines, of which there are also a large variety, we will tell you about the most popular varieties, about their pruning, wintering, and planting.
climbing rose
Due to its long flowering (from summer almost to the beginning of winter) and the rich color of the foliage, this vine is loved by many gardeners. The climbing rose blooms once a year, at the same time quite abundantly; on the vine you can always see a large number of inflorescences of already blooming flowers and buds awaiting their turn.
A place for a climbing rose should be chosen in an area well lit by the sun; a reliable support should be located near it, preferably wooden, so that the vine does not freeze out during frosts.
And winter is a great test for this plant, since the plant is not adapted to our frosts. Therefore, you need to wrap it up well for the winter. to preserve the shoots, since without them you simply won’t see flowers in the spring. The root of the vine is insulated with sawdust, and individual branches are wrapped in non-woven material.
After the frosts are over, dry branches are cut off, and once every 3 years the plant needs to be thinned out to make room for new shoots.
Kampsis
This is an interesting liana, it has amazing flowers that look like a gramophone trumpet, with which bright green leaves go perfectly together. Plant tolerates frost well, although after winter it “wakes up” for quite a long time, for this Kampsis is also called the “sleeping beauty”. The vines bloom throughout the summer.
Campsis is a surprisingly unpretentious vine that does not require care other than direct planting, since the plant may not take root and dry out. But there is no need to rush into cutting off what looks like a dry seedling, the bush can suddenly “come to life”, since its adaptation time can sometimes be quite long, as after winter. An established bush grows quickly, and can grow up to 10 meters in the first few years, and after 5 years shoots from the root begin, so it is advisable to plant Campis in a separate flowerbed or in a fenced-off place to limit the extensive growth of the root system.
Campsis is a heavy plant, so it requires reliable support; by the way, its small roots stick well to the wall. This bush does not require pruning at all, you just need to make sure that the place where the plant is located does not turn into an impenetrable thicket.
Actinidia
Actinidia is a powerful perennial flowering vine. It is unpretentious in care, it is pleasant to look at it all the time, in the spring it has abundant bright green foliage, which becomes burgundy red in the fall, and in winter orange berries appear on the plant.
This vine is unpretentious to soil quality, but loves good lighting. Her best plant near the north-eastern wall of a fence or house. For a plant planted in the northern area, flowering begins later, buds also appear later, which is protection from spring frosts.
Actinidia can easily overwinter if it is given proper care during flowering and fruiting, the main thing being good watering.
Pruning of the plant must be carried out at the appropriate time, and has 2 periods:
- During flowering, immediately after it fades.
- After the leaves fall.
Young actinidia is pruned so as to create beautiful view, to do this, most of the shoots are cut off, leaving a few of the strongest ones. In the future, pruning is reduced to cutting off dry and weak shoots.
Wild grapes
It clings perfectly to trees, fences and walls, which is why wild grapes are often planted for vertical gardening, he's pretty picturesquely entwines the surface with foliage, by autumn the green leaves turn red over time, which looks very beautiful.
Wild grapes will take root perfectly in almost any place, as long as there is a support nearby where they can weave. In this case, the support must be quite strong and stable; the weight of the vine is very large. As a rule, reinforcement, mesh or ropes are used as support.
By winter on this plant only bunches of berries remain, all the foliage falls off. It happens that some shoots freeze over during severe frosts, but this is not fatal, since new ones will soon grow from the roots.
The plant does not require special care; pruning is done in those places where overgrown shoots are no longer appropriate. It is necessary to ensure that the young grapes that sprouted from fallen seeds in the spring do not fill the entire territory, displacing the remaining plantings.
Honeysuckle
There are different varieties of honeysuckle, some varieties do not bloom, others bloom in the garden, emitting pleasant smells, the fruits of certain varieties of honeysuckle can be used as food. The buds of this plant open in the evening and their scent attracts butterflies.
The plant is undemanding in terms of soil composition, but develops better on sandy and loamy soil and loves good lighting. Rarely susceptible to disease, many pests are not harmful to honeysuckle. Young shoots may freeze, although in general The plant tolerates winter well. It’s good when the shoots are under deep snow or fallen leaves for the winter. It is advisable to remove the young bush from its support before winter, and cover the old shoots with non-woven material and secure it with wire. By and large, insulation is not necessary for a two-year-old plant, but during severe frosts there is a threat of icing.
The best time for pruning bushes is the end of autumn, pruning is carried out according to the thinning principle, the old crown is cut off, and shoots that lie directly on the ground are also cut off.
Perennial vines in the garden
Grape
Probably everyone knows the grape vine with its rich green foliage. After flowering, berries appear on the shoots, changing color over time from green to burgundy and black. In winter, all the foliage falls off the plant, leaving only woody lashes, which in the spring will again be covered with leaves and shoots.
The best place for planting grapes is near the wall of the house, where the grapes, growing, begin to weave. Another option is to spread the plant along the pergola, in which case the grapes can be used as a decoration for the gazebo. It is best to plant in a western area that receives full sun at the end of the day.
In our conditions, grapes tend to freeze, so to prevent this, it you need to water well in the summer, and weak branches need to be pruned in time. You also need to insulate the grapes before winter by covering the roots with spruce branches or sawdust.
Pruning is done to increase yield and to form a lush crown. Pruning methods will depend on the particular type of grape and the region in which it grows; it is best to consult with experienced gardeners for proper pruning.
Ivy
This is almost the most popular perennial climbing vine. The abundant lush green foliage of this plant creates an impenetrable carpet, but it has almost no flowers, especially in our climate.
Ivy is not the most ideal choice for a garden, although it is unpretentious plant, But in winter it can freeze completely, and in summer it can burn under the hot sun. However, in many gardens you can see walls completely covered with ivy. By the way, the plant can also be planted as a lawn covering with the same effect.
For ivy, you need to choose a well-lit and windless place. When planting a bush near a wall so that it covers it, it is necessary to timely build a support for it in the form of stretched ropes or sheathing. At first, you need to tell the ivy in which direction to grow, and then it will continue to attach itself.
This plant overwinters without shedding its leaves, which are replaced in the spring. Pruning is done in relation to shoots that extend beyond the boundaries allocated to the plant.
Clematis
This plant blooms very beautifully, the petals can be of different colors, which you can choose yourself when buying a bush. The inner petals are completely white, the tips are the same color as the leaves.
Not to say that this plant is demanding in terms of germination conditions, but it still feels better in a sunny area. The main thing that the roots were covered, no further care needed. To make it more convenient for the vine to weave, it is best to immediately build a fabric mesh on a reliable support. The clues for the bush are its leaves, with which it crawls upward.
Clematis tolerates winter well, shedding its leaves and remaining with only thin, dried shoots. With the arrival of spring it comes to life, becomes covered with leaves and begins to bloom.
Wisteria
Wisteria grows in the southern regions. It is somewhat similar to Kampsis, especially with its feathery, bright green leaves and thick stem. Wisteria has a particularly attractive appearance when in bloom; the inflorescences of this plant can be of different colors - blue, pink, white, purple, and so thick that neither leaves nor branches are even visible.
The whimsical nature of the vine does not relate to the soil, but to the climatic location, wisteria needs a site without wind, well warmed by the sun. Water should not accumulate in the area where this plant is located, otherwise in winter this will lead to icing of the branches and freezing of the soil, which will certainly destroy the bush.
It is best to use a metal or wooden pergola as a support, and the support must be reliable, since wisteria has powerful branches and, as it grows, the plant gains significant weight. Wisteria is pruned twice a year.
- In autumn, young shoots are cut off by half.
- In the summer, at the beginning of August, all shoots are cut off again by two-thirds of the length.
Pruning encourages more buds to appear next year.
We only told you about a few of the most popular varieties of vines for the garden; this will probably help you do this right choice, but don't forget that there are many other types of climbing plants, so there are plenty to choose from.
Unlike perennial climbing plants, which require time to develop and grow, annual vines are able to form a lush and unusually spectacular mass of flowers and greenery in just one growing season. If you are used to updating the appearance of your summer cottage every year or simply like experimenting with flowers and novelty, then flowering and climbing vines for the garden are certainly what you need. In a matter of weeks they will entwine the support allotted to them and will become the most delightful decoration of your dacha. In this publication, we will consider the most popular varieties of annual climbing plants and briefly talk about their distinctive features and preferences.
Annual vines: photos and names
Before moving on to the description of the most famous and most original annual vines, it should be noted that many of them are actually perennial climbing plants. However, due to the influence of specific factors, they are most often grown as annuals. There are quite a few explanations for this trend - from the harsh climatic conditions of a particular area to the personal wishes of the summer residents themselves, who prefer from time to time to resort to diversity in the decorative design of their garden plot.
Thus, among the most popular climbing plants, annuals and perennial vines grown during one summer season, the following representatives of the world of ornamental garden flora are popular among gardeners.
Azarina curly- an elegant perennial (!), which in the conditions of central Russia is usually grown as an annual plant. The most common types are:
- - reddish azarina;
- - climbing azarina;
- - Azarina Barclay;
- - Azarina antirrhiniflora.
These highly decorative climbing plants, regardless of their species, prefer warmth and light. In view of this, the warmest, well-lit and protected from the winds place, with fertile and drained soil, is allocated for them on the site. Azarina is propagated by seeds, which are sown in boxes in February-March.
Dolichos(lobia, hyacinth beans, climbing lilac) is a fairly unpretentious annual vine, capable of stretching its shoots to a length of 4.5 meters in one season! Thanks to the long flowering and unsurpassed grace of this plant, your personal plot will look very impressive from about July to October. Just like azarina, dolichos is very light-loving - and it tolerates the sun, high temperatures and dry summer air quite steadfastly.
Decorative pumpkin or lagenaria- a very unusual annual vine, differing from its “brethren” in the garden by its smaller, dissected foliage, many side shoots and small intricately shaped fruits. The fruits of this plant can have a smooth, ribbed or warty surface and vary in color - from yellow-golden to dark green.
It is noteworthy that gardeners and craftsmen often use figured Lagenaria pumpkins to make beautiful vases, stands, souvenirs, etc. Among other features of this plant, it should be noted its amazing ability to grow very densely. For this reason, it is not recommended to plant decorative pumpkin near greenhouses, free-standing and wall-mounted greenhouses - otherwise, this fast-growing vine will entwine them so thickly that not a single ray of light will be able to penetrate inside the buildings. This plant is grown in loose, non-acidic and fertile soils, pinching out its spreading vines if necessary.
Among the varieties of decorative pumpkin that are popular among summer residents are the following:
- - Two-color ball;
- - Mosaic;
- - Souvenir;
- - Turkish turban;
- - Starfall, etc.
morning glory- another popular annual vine, blooming from mid-July to October (in the middle zone - from about August to October). This charming annual climbing plant is often used not only in vertical gardening, but also in camouflaging dried trees and other unsightly garden elements. To do this, it is enough to provide the morning glory with appropriate support, which it will quickly braid with its beautiful thin stems.
The following varieties are especially loved by summer residents who appreciate this charming plant:
- - Scarlett O'Hara (red-flowered);
- - Heavenly Blue – with blue flowers;
- - Flying Saucers – with blue flowers.
Sweet pea- a climbing annual flowering vine for the garden, clinging to support with its strong, graceful tendrils. Valued by gardeners for its cold resistance and resistance to adverse weather conditions. Currently it is customary to distinguish:
- - tall forms - capable of stretching to a height of up to 2 meters;
- - semi-tall forms - their shoots grow up to 1.5 meters long;
- - dwarf forms, bred not so long ago and capable of growing in length no more than 30 cm.
Tall varieties of sweet peas are undoubtedly the most popular climbing annuals in the world. summer cottages, where they are used to decorate fences, enclosures, summer kitchens, garages, bathhouses, and residential buildings. Taking into account the fact that this representative of the world of ornamental flora grows quite luxuriantly, its shoots need timely, careful tying to supports, nets, and stretched twine.
When planting sweet peas, you should remember that they need not only reliable support, but also a warm, wind-protected and well-lit place. It is noteworthy that many summer residents grow tall forms with long peduncles as cut flowers - they are so beautiful and fragrant.
Kobeya- another perennial grown in our climate as an annual flowering vine for the garden. This exceptionally beautiful and elegant flower, blooming with large bells, prefers to settle in sunny, well-warmed and protected from drafts places.
According to experienced summer residents, the growth of kobeya can be significantly accelerated if the soil is kept moist and loose, and the plant itself is fed with nitrogen and potassium (and during budding and until the end of the growing season - with potassium and phosphorus). There should be 3-4 such feedings in one summer, and, according to gardeners, due to these procedures, the kobeya can stretch up to 6 meters in just three months!
Quamoclite pinnate- an annual beautifully flowering vine, the stems of which can grow about two meters in length per season. Unfortunately, this wonderful climbing plant for the garden plot is still not very common among modern summer residents - due to its increased demands on the place of cultivation. Kvamoklit loves warm places in the country, which are well lit by the sun (however, he patiently tolerates a small shadow). In extreme heat, this plant needs watering, and if not properly cared for, it can easily become a victim of spider mites. However, if you provide all the proper conditions for the pinnate quamoclite, it will delight you for a long time with its emerald openwork foliage and fiery red flowers that look like stars.
Thunbergia- a heat-loving liana, grown in harsh conditions only as an annual for the garden plot and only through seedlings. Experienced summer residents call the blooming of thunbergia a truly extraordinary spectacle, when at its height, due to the abundance of flowers, the green foliage becomes almost invisible. Thunbergia, like most other climbing annuals, prefers sheltered, sunny and warm places from the winds, where it will bloom gratefully until September.
Cardiospermum- an unusual and even to some extent exotic annual vine for the garden, notable for the fact that after flowering it forms fabulously beautiful lantern boxes, the elegance of which is emphasized by lacy foliage. This vine retains such a fantastic, elegant look right up to the frost.
Many summer residents who grow cardiospermum in their garden plots especially note its unpretentiousness to growing conditions - according to them, it is not particularly picky about soils, and responds with gratitude to regular watering and good lighting.
Luffa- a very curious climbing plant, herbaceous vine. It takes root in regions with a favorable, comfortable climate for it. Thanks to its exotic appearance, luffa can decorate any garden. During the flowering period, this original plant blooms with very beautiful yellow flowers, similar to pumpkin or cucumber flowers (it’s not for nothing that it belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family).
It is valued by some gardeners because after processing its fruits, a kind of “skeleton” remains, which is nothing more than the well-known washcloth. It is advisable to plant luffa on loose, fertile soils, where it can sprout directly from seeds.
Eccremocarpus- a relatively little-known exotic garden vine among modern summer residents, blooming all summer and even exciting the beginning of autumn during its flowering period. This is an original climbing plant in favorable conditions is capable of growing shoots up to 5 meters in length, climbing along the support provided to it with the help of special antennae.
By its nature, ecremocarpus is an unpretentious evergreen plant, however, according to experienced gardeners, in the middle zone it is usually grown as an annual, since it painfully tolerates frost, cold and exposure to northern winds. Eccremocarpus flowers are notable for their unusual tubular shape and bright, rich color - from bright yellow to deep crimson.
Echinocystis lobes or prickly carp - an annual herbaceous vine, which is sometimes mistakenly called "mad cucumber" (in fact, they are completely different plants). The length of the stems of Echinocystis often reaches 4-6 meters, which makes it possible to use it for landscaping terraces, fences and hedges. It takes root well in the conditions of the middle zone, is an excellent honey plant and fits organically into the landscape of summer cottages. Among its shortcomings is a tendency to quickly run wild.
Anguria- an exotic annual liana, otherwise called “horned cucumber”. Its young fruits (as opposed to old, overripe ones) are edible and quite tasty - in particular, when stewed. Taking into account the fact that this unusual plant does not tolerate cold nights, anguria is usually grown in greenhouses on trellises, where it feels good and blooms quite profusely.
Kiwano- another exotic fruit-bearing annual. It prefers to grow in fertile soils, where this vine is planted after the threat of frost has passed. Does not tolerate waterlogging and drafts. The first domestic Kiwano variety, according to experts, is “Green Dragon”, included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements. Among avid experimental gardeners, kiwano is valued not so much for its decorative qualities as for the good taste of its fruits.
Momordica Harantia(Charantia) is a very original heat-loving annual vine for the garden, distinguished by its special decorative effect. It has beautiful carved foliage, blooms and fruits profusely. This exotic acquires exceptional attractiveness after the fruits ripen, which, when opened, become similar to lily flowers filled with bright red seeds. The annual kiwano liana is grown in warm, sunny areas, protected from the wind. In the daytime, when the sun is at its zenith, the kiwano is covered so that burns do not appear on its leaves.
Curly garden perennials They are loved by gardeners because they are able to completely transform their garden plot, create zones of special comfort and coziness, hide unsightly surfaces behind them, and decorate even the most modest gazebo, terrace or fence. Unlike climbing plants of one year of life, perennial vines for the garden do not require annual planting efforts, rearrangements and many other mandatory cares. They, like trees and bushes, continue to grow every year where they were once planted, so you should initially take their choice seriously and with a full understanding of their characteristics. appearance and requirements for growing conditions.
Classification by type of vine
All these plants are divided into two large groups with fundamentally different types annual growth - woody and herbaceous. The first continue to grow annually from the very place where they stopped in the fall, increasing their length and side shoots. Their trunk gradually becomes woody, like that of trees or bushes. The second, herbaceous ones, either die off in the fall or require pruning at the root in order to produce new shoots in the same place next spring.
Classification by winter hardiness
Based on their resistance to winter cold, woody climbing plants are divided into frost-resistant and non-winter-hardy. The former tolerate low temperatures well, so they are not removed from their supports for the winter and are not covered with heat-insulating materials. The worst thing that can happen to them in extreme cold is the death of annual shoots. The latter require annual measures to remove them from supports and organize their shelter.
Frost-resistant perennial vines
Among them you can find the most unpretentious and unpretentious crops growing everywhere, and quite exotic plants. However, all of them have adapted well to the realities of our climate and are quite worthy of the attention of gardeners.
Kampsis
It is distinguished by the rapid growth of shoots, the central ones of which can stretch up to 10 m. 5 years after planting, active growth of root shoots begins. The liana produces aerial roots, with the help of which it easily climbs onto fences and other vertical surfaces. It should be borne in mind that the branches of the campsis have considerable weight, and therefore require a strong foundation (a flimsy fence can collapse over time).
The names of the most popular varieties are Chinese, hybrid, rooting.
The advantages of Kampsis include very high winter hardiness, and the disadvantages are spontaneous uncontrolled growth and a relatively long dormant period - in the spring it is one of the last to wake up. Loves abundant light, prefers the south side. Flowering continues all summer, from June to the end of August.
When planting Kampsis, you should immediately take care to isolate its root system, otherwise it will be difficult to get rid of its thickets later.
Maiden grapes
There is nothing easier than decorating the vertical surfaces of the garden with maiden grapes - this is one of the most unpretentious plants in this group. It is enough to take a young but already lignified shoot, cut it into cuttings and dig them into the ground, ensuring regular watering. Young shoots can be seen within a couple of months, and after a few years it is able to completely cover an entire wall of the house, since it can climb to almost any height. Requires annual shaping pruning.
It blooms inconspicuously, but does a good job of greening surfaces. In autumn, the foliage changes color from rich green to dark red, cherry. It is completely insensitive to frost and can easily tolerate both open scorching sun and partial shade.
Actinidia
An unpretentious perennial, which, however, requires knowledge of some rules. The color is sensitive to light. Being planted on the north side or in the shade, in the first case there will be a large delay in the growing season, and in the second it may lose its bright colors or not bloom at all. And the color of actinidia is worth admiring. The foliage gradually changes color from soft light green to burgundy red, and by the time frost sets in orange fruits, which are quite suitable for food and even for preservation. Loves fertile soil and fertilizers, but does not tolerate stagnant water at all. Has a rich sweet aroma. Due to the lack of aerial roots, it requires support, to which it will have to be tied at first.
In order for actinidia to bear fruit, it must be planted in pairs, since the plant has a unisexual dodder.
Wisteria
It differs from other vines by its massive woody trunk. If it has entwined any support, it is no longer possible to free it without damaging the plant. Therefore, support for wisteria should be taken care of in advance, once and for all. Gives very beautiful voluminous yellow or purple flowers. Very afraid of drafts. For more luxuriant growth, pruning should be done twice a year to stimulate the growth of side shoots.
Risk group
In the difficult climatic conditions of the middle zone and more northern regions, it is difficult to draw a clear line between plants, which are absolutely useless to plant in these conditions, and those that will nevertheless take up and grow, but either until the first particularly cold winter, or slowly fading away every year . Therefore, the names of perennial vines given below are not a recommendation for action, but advice to take a closer look and study their ability to acclimatize in specific climatic conditions.
Hydrangea petiolate (creeping)
Thanks to special suckers and aerial roots, this perennial flowering vine for the garden can weave around gazebos, hedges and even the walls of a house. Beautiful and fragrant in color, smells like honey. Loves moisture very much. On hot summer days, it is recommended to place a water sprayer nearby. In regions where the thermometer does not fall below -25C in winter, it can overwinter without shelter, but to be sure of a good effect and for the sake of work that may be wasted, it is recommended to remove it from the supports and shelter for the cold season, since shoots, if handled carefully, allow do it. It is especially important to cover young vines during the first two years of life.
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Another climbing plant that could be successfully recommended for decorating gazebos and hedges country houses in regions with fairly cold winters, if not for one thing - instability in growth. In one area it grows beautifully and even lives up to its bloodthirsty name, in others it slowly withers, freezing every year and losing strength. One of the most resistant varieties is the American red bladder.
It tightly wraps around arbors, hides unsightly surfaces and fences, but it is worth remembering that it got its name for a reason - do not plant it near young trees, because such proximity can be fatal for them.
Shade-loving perennial vines
Climbing plants that can grow without problems in low light conditions are especially relevant for the garden, since most often they are needed in such places. There are many such options among vines that have natural environment poor access to light due to dense tropical thickets.
A flowering perennial, especially suitable for landscaping arches and arbors. It grows up to 14 m in length, has a shallow root system and thin, cord-like shoots. Kirkazon leaves grow upside down, folding like “tiles”, thanks to which it provides continuous shade without gaps. It blooms with large, but dim flowers of a discreet brown-yellow color. Prized for its high growth rate. During the period of highest vegetative activity, it is able to gain up to 15 cm in length per day. The average annual growth is 2-3m.
Aristolochia can be called an “antique” plant. This is a relict grass of the Cretaceous period, some species of which are listed in the Red Book.
It belongs to the schizander family and has many varieties, but only one species is used in decorative landscaping - Chinese lemongrass. The shape is close to a shrub, but can reach 15 m in length. The flowers are fragrant, white, with a pronounced lemon smell. Loves light neutral soils and easily tolerates a lack of light. It is resistant to frost, especially decorative in the fall, when bright fruits ripen and the leaves acquire a beautiful yellow-orange color. Propagated by seeds, layering, cuttings and root shoots.
Despite its shade tolerance, lemongrass does not tolerate dense plantings!
Beautiful perennial garden vines
The name “beautiful” in this case does not mean a subjective assessment of appearance, but perennials, allocated to a separate class. These usually include flowering climbing crops that create self-sufficient landscape decor.
The Queen of Flowers also leads the way among beautiful climbing perennials for the garden. The bushy shoots have an arched shape, reaching a length of 5 m. For all its delicate beauty, the climbing rose is a reliable friend of the gardener, withstanding the vagaries of the weather. The flowers need no description and, like all roses, have a delightful aroma and rich color palette. But, unlike its garden relative, the climbing variety blooms in clusters containing 5-7 buds.
Prefers lighted places where there is no stagnation of air. Requires fertile soil rich in humus. Grows best on loam. It only needs watering during dry periods, but it loves fertilizing, which is best varied, especially during the active growing season. Does not like humid heat. In hot, rainy summers you may get sick powdery mildew. During this period, you should especially carefully monitor the ventilation of the area.
A climbing rose can become a long-liver for your site. There is a known specimen that is a thousand years old!
Clematis
The many-sided clematis can easily compete with the rose in popularity and beauty. This luxurious loach with an endless variety of colors, as befits a handsome man, will force the owner to take care of himself and show a lot of care, but will be able to thank for the troubles with lush flowering.
To make clematis less capricious, you need to find it appropriate place. It should be sufficiently illuminated by the sun and protected from the wind, including in winter. But solid fences and walls are not the best choice, as a last resort, you should retreat from them at least 0.5 m. Metal fences This plant does not tolerate it at all due to overheating in the sun. It is also very important that water does not drip onto them from the roofs.
For the winter, clematis require shelter, but it is important not to miss it and remove it in time as soon as the thaw begins, because damping off is more destructive for them than cold. Like all vines, it requires support, to which it will have to be tied at first.
Elements suitable for vertical gardening can be found in almost any area. If you pay at least a minimum of attention to this landscape decor and plant perennial vines suitable for the given climate and specific location, then they will thank you a hundredfold for your care. They will shelter you from the wind and rain in the gazebo, give special comfort to the recreation area, protect you from prying eyes and give an individual look to a corner of nature dear to your heart.