Flowering Vines

21 plants

Vines use vertical space that most plants ignore. A fence covered in clematis is worth 20 square feet of bed space. A pergola with wisteria is a destination. The trick is knowing which vines are well-behaved (clematis, sweet peas, morning glory) and which will eventually eat your garden (wisteria, trumpet vine). Choose the aggressive ones deliberately or you'll spend years managing them.

Carolina JessamineFeb-Apr
Carolina Jessamine
One of the first vines to bloom each year, smothering itself in fragrant bright yellow tubes in late winter and early spring.
Z7-9·moderate water
BougainvilleaMar-Nov
Bougainvillea
Explosive cascades of papery bracts. Covers walls and fences in color.
Z9-11·low water
JasmineMar-Aug
Jasmine
Intensely sweet-scented white stars. The scent of warm southern evenings.
Z7-10·moderate water
Coral HoneysuckleApr-Sep
Coral Honeysuckle
Non-invasive native honeysuckle with brilliant coral-red tubular flowers that hummingbirds hover at for months.
Z4-9·moderate water
CrossvineApr-May
Crossvine
Tubular orange-red trumpets line this vigorous semi-evergreen vine in spring, attracting every hummingbird in the neighborhood.
Z5-9·moderate water
WisteriaApr-May
Wisteria
Cascading, fragrant racemes that create a dreamy canopy. Needs structure.
Z5-10·moderate water
ClematisMay-Sep
Clematis
The queen of flowering vines. Over 300 species, something for every spot.
Z3-10·moderate water
Henryi ClematisMay-Sep
Henryi Clematis
Large, pure white flowers with dark brown anthers rebloom in fall. Elegant, classic, and undeniably refined.
Z4-8·moderate water
HoneysuckleMay-Aug
Honeysuckle
Tubular, nectar-rich flowers with a fragrance that defines summer evenings.
Z3-10·moderate water
MandevillaMay-Oct
Mandevilla
Glossy vines are covered in showy trumpet flowers from early summer to frost in warm climates.
Z9-11·moderate water
Nelly Moser ClematisMay-Sep
Nelly Moser Clematis
Pale pink petals with a darker pink bar down the center. Prefers some shade to prevent color fading.
Z4-8·moderate water
The President ClematisMay-Sep
The President Clematis
Big, rich violet-blue flowers with silvery reverse petals rebloom through the season on a vigorous, reliable plant.
Z4-9·moderate water
Climbing HydrangeaJun-Jul
Climbing Hydrangea
Slow to start but spectacular once established, covering shady walls with flat-topped white lacecap flowers and exfoliating bark.
Z4-8·moderate water
Don Juan Climbing RoseJun-Oct
Don Juan Climbing Rose
Deep velvety red climber with classic rose fragrance. Repeats reliably on a strong, vigorous plant.
Z5-10·moderate water
Ernest Markham ClematisJun-Sep
Ernest Markham Clematis
Magenta-red flowers with brown anthers that bloom late when others have faded. A solid, underappreciated red clematis.
Z4-9·moderate water
Hagley Hybrid ClematisJun-Aug
Hagley Hybrid Clematis
Soft shell-pink flowers with a hint of mauve that fade beautifully in part shade and bloom reliably all summer.
Z4-9·moderate water
Jackmanii ClematisJun-Sep
Jackmanii Clematis
The classic large-flowered clematis since 1858. Deep violet-purple blooms cover the vine midsummer.
Z4-8·moderate water
New Dawn Climbing RoseJun-Sep
New Dawn Climbing Rose
The world's most popular climbing rose. Soft blush pink, sweetly fragrant, and remarkably vigorous.
Z5-9·moderate water
Trumpet VineJun-Sep
Trumpet Vine
Aggressive native vine with fiery trumpets. Hummingbird highway.
Z4-10·low water
Polish Spirit ClematisJul-Sep
Polish Spirit Clematis
Deep violet-purple flowers cover a vigorous plant from midsummer to fall. Prune hard each spring and stand back.
Z4-9·moderate water
Sweet Autumn ClematisAug-Sep
Sweet Autumn Clematis
Explosive late-summer bloom of thousands of tiny fragrant white flowers. Vigorous to a fault.
Z4-9·moderate water

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