What could be better than a nice shaded spot in the garden?
And if it's also flowery, it's even better!
For this, we can choose climbing plants to run on a pergola or an arbor.
There are a multitude of beautiful climbing plants that provide pleasant shade on hot days.
Here are the 18 best climbing plants to grow on a pergola . Watch:
Roses are a great classic, but we never get tired of them. They are the favorite flowers of most gardeners, as they provide a sense of tranquility, nostalgia and a certain romance. Favor the old climbing varieties perfect for covering a pergola or arches. I recommend the "Pierre de Ronsard" rose bush, which climbs well and gives pink flowers that smell incredibly good. Other varieties popular with gardeners are "Laguna" (fuchsia flowers), "David Austin Bathsheba" (yellow flowers) or "Princess Louise" (white flowers).
It is surely one of the best climbing plants for pergolas. Clematis is spectacular because it blooms profusely in spring. Its flowers are purple. It grows easily and does not require much care. It can be combined with other plants, especially with climbing roses to vary the colors.
The scent of honeysuckle is incredible and amplifies at dusk. There are over 180 different species, almost all of which are climbers. This plant is undemanding and grows quickly. A single plant can easily cover a large, sturdy pergola.
Passionflower is a beautiful, fast-growing and hardy perennial. It prefers warm climates. Its fragrance is heady, its colorful flowers produce edible fruits. All of this makes it one of the most sought after and prized climbing plants in gardens. It also grows very well on a balcony, on a roof or in a patio. Passionflower can grow in temperate or even cool climates, provided you protect it in winter if it freezes hard at home.
Jasmine is certainly the flower with the most intense fragrance. Its scent can spread very far around the plant. So if you like fragrant plants, choose jasmine. In warm, humid climates, jasmine blooms year-round. In cooler areas, grow it as an annual, it will flower in summer.
It is truly one of the best climbing plants for pergolas. The vine not only produces shade and a pleasant place to sit, but also tasty grapes. You can grow it in almost any climate, it supports both hot and temperate climates. Remember to prune it after harvesting the grapes so that it gives wax the following year.
The gorgeous mauve color of wisteria flowers and their sweet scent are mesmerizing. It takes a while to establish, but once it feels good, wisteria grows incredibly fast. You can grow it in temperate and subtropical regions. Run it over a sturdy pergola and prune it regularly to control its growth.
Bignone looks a bit like wisteria, but with trumpet-shaped orange flowers. These flowers greatly attract pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds. The bignone is perfect on arches, pergolas or trellises and loves being in full sun. It is also called "Virginia jasmine".
Another beautiful climbing plant, related to the trumpet vine is the tendril bignone (or crossvine). Its delicate orange bell-shaped flowers are perfect on pergolas. It can be grown in all climates and tolerates light to moderate frosts, but it has more difficulty withstanding high summer heat in hot regions.
For arbors, pergolas and gazebos located in the shade, ivy is a very good choice. It requires little maintenance, tolerates bad weather and all climates. It offers different greens from light to dark, and some varieties even have white-rimmed leaves. In autumn, its leaves take on all shades of red to burgundy:it's magnificent.
Climbing bougainvillea varieties are suitable for pergolas. This plant loves hot climates and hates having wet feet:drought also favors its flowering. Remember to prune it slightly in February. We most often know the pink bougainvillea, but it exists in red, yellow, purple, white, orange...
Morning glory (or morning glory) blooms very early in the morning with its pretty blue flowers. It is a very easy plant to grow that does not require any care, and above all it climbs very quickly. An excellent choice for covering a pergola that is under the sun.
The kiwi climbs very quickly and is not fragile at all. Ideal for covering a pergola in all climates. To get fruit, you need to have both male and female plants for pollination. Be careful, the kiwi is really invasive please! Prune it regularly, otherwise you will have it all over the garden.
Sweet peas are easy to sow and grow. They climb everywhere, hanging on thanks to small tendrils. The flowers are often pink and smell very good. They like heat and well-drained soil. Grow sweet peas in warm areas in fall and winter. In temperate zones, plant this fragrant vine in spring or summer. Avoid bushy varieties that climb less.
Exquisite flowers and dark, very glossy foliage that provides lovely shade. This tropical plant native to West Africa gives clusters of white flowers with a red heart. It climbs up to 4 m. Obviously, it prefers warm climates and can suffer from cold winters. You can also grow it as a houseplant.
It is also called "clitoria ternatea" and its flowers are very popular with butterflies. It is a legume, so the flowers and seed pods are edible. The most attractive thing is that beautiful, deep blue color that shines. Butterfly pea is a tropical vine that grows best in warm to very hot areas. In a temperate or cold zone, it may die in winter if not protected.
It is a fast growing vine that quickly covers trellises, pergolas and arches. Golden hops can reach 8 m in length without any difficulty. Its lemon green or yellowish foliage has earned it this success among gardeners. It can be associated with other varieties of climbers such as a rose for example. Hops are resistant to cold and require little maintenance, on the other hand, they do not like very hot climates.
The climbing hydrangea is truly prized for its glossy, heart-shaped foliage and fragrant white flowers that appear in clusters in spring and summer. It grows slowly and requires trellising and annual pruning. You can grow the climbing hydrangea even in cooler areas with little sun.
Have you tried these tips for growing climbing plants on a pergola? Let us know in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to read you!
