7 of the most beautiful, fast-growing climbing plants for your garden
Climbing plants are a treasure trove for your garden: they cover walls, fences, and buildings, hide unsightly spots, add ambiance, take up minimal space, and can be a valuable addition to your garden wildlife. And with these 7 fantastic, fast-growing climbers, you can achieve all this in no time.
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There are so many climbing plants to choose from, from "true climbers" that naturally grow upwards to shrubs you can train up a wall with the right pruning and support. You can also use annual climbers to quickly and temporarily cover something, for example, while you wait for your perennial climber to reach a sufficient height. This list of the 7 most beautiful, fast-growing climbers includes both perennials and annuals.
Tip! When choosing your climbing plant, consider whether it needs support or whether it clings easily to surfaces.
Lathyrus latifolius (sweet pea) is a perennial, unlike its annual relatives. This fast-growing climber covers your fence or wall in one season and then dies back completely in winter before emerging again in spring.
This plant benefits from a support. Tie the stems to the support at first. The flowers are usually pink, but there are also varieties with white flowers. Unlike Lathyrus odoratus, the flowers of this species are not fragrant.
- Height x width: 2 m x 2 m
Chinese Virginia creeper stands out with its beautiful autumn colors. It's a spectacular climber perfect for growing against your house, wall, or other structure. Support this fast climber in the first few years and prune annually. This variety stays more compact than many other types of vine.
- Height x width: 15 m x 5 m
Tip! Be careful: Virginia creeper can be invasive, so it's important to prevent it from spreading into the wild. Safe and attractive alternatives include hops and ivy .
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Nasturtium is a fast-growing annual climber that naturally produces long tendrils that are perfect for training along a trellis or pergola. This flowering climber is loved by bumblebees (for its flowers) and butterflies (for its leaves, specifically for cabbage white caterpillars). Both the leaves and flowers are edible , so you could also use this plant as a festive addition to your salad or drink. It's also a good companion for your vegetable garden plants, acting as a lightning rod for whiteflies.
- Height x width: 30 cm x 45 cm.
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