Summer is here and with it the perfect opportunity to revitalise the aesthetics of your garden, terrace and / or balcony with vibrant colours and irresistible aromas. Climbing plants are the perfect allies in this mission, offering beauty and personality to outdoor spaces, creating enchanting backdrops, adding privacy and covering less attractive areas with lush greenery. The suggestions we’ve chosen for you are intended to add a special touch to your environment with prolonged flowering from spring to autumn.
Bougainvillea
The bougainvillea is a veritable explosion of colour. Originally from South America and very popular in southern Europe, this vine stands out for its vibrant bracts, which are often mistaken for flowers and can vary from pink, purple, red, orange, yellow and white. Its flowers, on the other hand, are small and white, but it’s the bracts that attract all eyes. Fast-growing, it can reach a height of several metres and is ideal for easily covering walls, pergolas and fences, and can be planted in pots or as a ground cover. The bougainvillea needs moderate watering and prefers well-drained soils and full sun, although it can tolerate some shade. It is drought-resistant, but cannot withstand intense frosts and, in colder regions, may need protection during the winter. During the summer and spring, occasional pruning helps keep the plant in the desired shape and encourages abundant flowering.
Jasmine of the Poets
Jasmine of the Poets is the right choice for anyone looking for an incredible scent always lingering in the air. Originally from China, it is valued for its sweet perfume and its delicate, white, star-shaped flowers, which fill the surroundings with an irresistible, distinctive fragrance, especially at night and at dawn. Jasmine of the Poets flowers mainly in late winter and early spring. It is a vigorous plant, reaching up to 6 metres in height, loves to cling to trellises and pergolas, and requires well-drained soils and full sun. It is suited to temperate or warm climates, but may need protection during the winter and / or to be grown in greenhouses in regions with intense frosts. It can be planted both in pots and directly in the ground and should be watered regularly and pruned occasionally.
Dipladenia
Dipladenia, also known as Diamantina or Mandevilla, is the star of tropical gardens. Its large trumpet-shaped flowers, in shades of red, pink, white and yellow, are long-lasting and bloom abundantly during this very hot season. Native to the tropical regions of South America, it is a robust plant with glossy green leaves and is highly resistant to pests. Dipladenia is perfect for gardens, balconies and even as a houseplant in well-lit places. As well as adding colour and texture to your space and being easy to care for, it grows quickly with the right support and can be trained to grow on trellises, fences and pergolas. Excess humidity should be avoided, but keep the soil well drained, with regular watering and full sun. In cold regions, it can be grown in pots during the winter. It flowers in spring and summer and can extend into autumn in warmer climates.
Bignonia
Bignonia, also known as Chinese trumpet vine, is a climbing plant much appreciated for its robustness and the beauty of its large trumpet-shaped flowers. These are usually between orange and orange-red, and when they bloom in clusters, they attract pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds. Native to East Asia, especially China and Japan, this climber is known for its resistance to different weather conditions, making it a popular choice for gardens in various regions around the world. Its leaves are compound, pinnate and dark green. Bignonia can grow quickly and reach up to 10 metres in height with the right support, making it perfect for covering trellises, pergolas, walls and fences. It can tolerate a wide variety of soil types, but well-drained soils are recommended. It needs regular watering during the first year after planting, but once established, it is tolerant of periods of drought. It likes full sun and is very hardy, tolerating both intense heat and moderate cold.
Glycinia
Wisteria, with its unmistakable perfume and hanging flowers, is a climber of unique and exotic beauty. Known scientifically as Wisteria, it is native to Asia and North America and is particularly appreciated in Japan and China, where it has been cultivated for centuries. Its lush clusters bloom in spring and range from purple to blue, pink or white, releasing a soft scent that attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies that bring the outdoor space to life. For abundant flowering, it requires full sun; some species may also have a secondary, less intense bloom at the end of summer. In nature and under ideal conditions it can reach more than 10 metres in height. It is suitable for covering pergolas, arbours, walls and façades. However, due to its vigorous growth, it needs to be pruned at the end of winter to define the structure and remove unwanted branches, and after flowering, at the end of summer, to shorten the side branches and encourage flowering the following year. Wisteria grows healthily in well-drained soils rich in organic matter.
With these climbing plants, your outdoor space can be transformed into a true haven of beauty and tranquillity. If you’re planning to refresh your garden, terrace or balcony, consider these climbers and enjoy all the benefits these plants can bring to your space.
Plant, care for and watch the magic happen!
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