You want blooming fences instead of dreary privacy screens? We'll show you which ten plants will turn your wall into a green eye-catcher.
If you want to enjoy your garden in peace and quiet without being disturbed by prying eyes, you often cannot avoid a fence or a wall. Unfortunately, the privacy screen is often anything but beautiful and doesn't really want to fit into the otherwise green garden. Fortunately, nature provides a solution to the problem with climbing plants: the plants seem to effortlessly climb walls, fences and walls and also look enchanting with their colorful flowers and green leaves. We'll show you which ten climbing plants are perfect for turning your privacy screen into a real eye-catcher.
You don't always have to use ivy to green walls and fences. We present 10 alternative climbing plants that will beautify your privacy screen.
1. Morning Glory
While perennial vines often take years to grow to full size, morning glory (Ipomoea tricolor) is conquering its territory in record time. Sown in spring, it winds its way elegantly along fences and walls as early as summer and can reach an impressive height of up to three meters. The morning glory can be planted particularly well in a sunny, sheltered place, for example a south-facing wall. In summer, the morning glory should be watered and fertilized regularly so that the morning glory enchants us with a true bloom. The large, marbled funnel flowers in particular are a real eye-catcher. The morning glory first blooms pink, later turns sky blue and still remains white in the throat - an almost magical sight.
2. Sweet pea
If you not only want to please your eyes but also your nose, sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus) are just the right plant. The annual climbing plant is particularly vigorous and grows up to three meters high. The dainty twine forms fromFrom June to August numerous butterfly flowers shine in violet, red, pink or white. But the plant is not only a feast for the eyes - as its name suggests, the flowers of sweet peas also exude a wonderfully intense fragrance.
She prefers a full sun, wind-protected location and is fertilized and watered there regularly (however, there should be no waterlogging). A primarily organic organic fertilizer like our Plantura organic flower fertilizer ensures a longer flowering period for sweet peas and other flowering plants. But sweet peas not only cut a fine figure as a climbing plant on fences and walls - they also create a romantic atmosphere as a bouquet in a vase.
3. Black-eyed Susanne
Intensely colored flowers with a deep black eye in the middle: The flowers of the Black-eyed Susanne (Thunbergia alata) catch the eye. So it's no wonder that the beautiful climbing artist is also a popular guest in Germany. The black-eyed Susan feels most comfortable in sunny and warm locations and can reach an impressive height of two meters. In addition to its usually yellow or orange flowers, the black-eyed Susan also impresses with its decorative heart-shaped leaves. If the black-eyed Susanne is sufficiently supplied with nutrients and watered regularly without waterlogging, it becomes an attractive eye-catcher and decorative privacy screen in one.
4. Winter Jasmine
Winter jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum) is already a spectacular eye-catcher in early spring: while all other plants are still dormant, winter jasmine is already showing us its numerous small ones , bright yellow flowers. Depending on the temperature, this spectacle can take place before Christmas, so that the winter jasmine is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful colorful plants in winter. It keeps its great blooms until April and even after that the evergreen climbing plant is a real ornament. Its overhanging growth is particularly effective on walls. The winter jasmine prefers the penumbra, in the sun its flowers are much smaller. In addition, the winter jasmine should be cut back regularly, otherwise it can become woody and bare.
5. Clematis
The Clematis (Clematis) is one of the most fascinating climbing plants in German gardens. The impressive plant can grow an unbelievable ten meters in height. In May and June, the clematis also bears a sea of delicate flowers, which can shine in radiant white to dark violet and sometimes even exude a delicate fragrance. Furthermore, the plant also impresses with a variety of different clematis varieties. Since the plant is not self-climbing, the clematis should get a climbing aid to be able to green walls and fences. In addition, the clematis likes to keep its feet cool - ground cover with a dense carpet of leaves not only help the clematis, but also visually form a great combination with the elegant climbing plant.
6. Virginia Creeper
You don't have a green thumb, but still want to green your privacy screen? Then the wild wine (Parthenocissus tricuspidata) is just right for you. The extremely vigorous self-climber also grows straight walls and high fences in record time. Virginia creeper is particularly popular as a climbing plant for house facades, because it does not need a climbing aid, but still reaches heights of up to 20 meters. At the same time, it requires little care and is extremely hardy. However, regular pruning is mandatory if the wild wine is not to spread unchecked. Especially in autumn, when its leaves turn scarlet, the wild wine is a real eye-catcher, but the numerous green leaves also make a dreamlike picture in summer. The small, yellow flowers appear rather inconspicuous, but they are anything but useless - as a bee-friendly plant, the flowers are a real feast for busy insects.
7. Hydrangea
Large, bright white inflorescences on dark green, glossy foliage - the climbing hydrangea (Hydrangea anomala ssp. petiolaris) is a real flower dream. In German gardens, the hydrangea, with its many varieties, is a popular garden plant, both free-standing and climbing. The hydrangea is a real eye-catcher in the garden, particularly because of its breathtaking blooms and growth height of up to 15 metres. But who thinks that this blossom splendor has high demandstheir care is wrong: in fact, the hydrangea is extremely robust and easy to care for. Only the right location is essential, so it should be neither too calcareous nor too compacted. But if you pay attention to the choice of location, the hydrangea is perfect for greening walls and fences.
8. Climbing Roses
When people think of flowering climbing plants, the first thing that springs to mind is the climbing rose (Rosa hybrids). The queen of flowers has always been one of the most popular plants in garden design and is also perfect for walls and fences. With their leathery dark leaves and lush flowers, the roses are as enchanting as they are beautiful to look at. In addition, there are now a large number of variations and varieties of climbing roses, so that no wish remains unfulfilled. With good care of the climbing roses, the plants can even reach a height of up to 3.5 meters. But in order for the climbing rose to thrive, it needs the full attention of the gardener. The location of the climbing rose should be prepared before planting and the plant should be regularly supplied with fertilizer. Regular pruning of the climbing rose and good winter protection are also essential to keep the rose beautiful for a long time.
9. Firethorn
Firethorn (Pyracantha hybrid) offers blossoms all year round: From May to June, the shrub is covered with beautiful white flowers, which from October turn into bright orange berries see are. In addition, the firethorn impresses as an evergreen shrub all year round with decorative, shiny leaves - as a plant for fences or walls, the firethorn is such an ornament in every season. Fortunately, the plant is also extremely easy to care for. The firethorn feels completely at home in a light to partially shaded location with loose, nutrient-rich soil and is also extremely tolerant of pruning. Only in winter should you make sure that the firethorn is not exposed to too much direct winter sun or cold winds.
10. Chinese Wisteria
When the Chinese wisteria (Wisteria sinensis), also known as wisteria, blooms in May, it transforms fences and walls into a sea of flowers. With its huge panicles of flowers, which oftenshining in blue, violet, pink or white, it is the unrivaled beauty of every garden. But even after flowering, the wisteria with its feathery foliage is an attractive garden ornament. In a warm and sunny location, the pretty exotic also thrives in German gardens without any problems. However, it has an extremely high water requirement, especially in summer, and should be watered regularly. Using scissors is also a must with Chinese wisteria: Since the plant only flowers on the lower buds of the side shoots, the wisteria should be cut back consistently for spectacular flowering.
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We have summarized for you here which 7 evergreen climbing plants work ideally as privacy screens.