Clematis clematis helps you take advantage of the vertical space in your garden by climbing trellises trees or fences and bringing pops of color to bland areas.
Climbing clematis on fence.
Clematis may be evergreen.
And it is perfect for adding long term interest to arbors trellises and fence lines.
The evergreen vines train easily.
Good climbers for fences include clematis passion flowers and smaller climbing roses such as blush noisette and buff beauty which bloom low down where you can enjoy them.
When it comes to perennials with big flower power growing climbing clematis is near the top of the list.
Read our advice on how to train wall climbers and shrubs below.
This vining perennial has loads of big flower power.
The ins and outs of growing climbing clematis choosing the right variety.
Growing climbing perennials can be a great way to hide unsightly features in the landscape.
With that in mind here are 3 excellent choices for climbing perennials along with planting tips for each variety.
For large walls and long fences try vines and creepers.
Lush and velvety they come in dozens of colors including coral america cheerful yellow golden shower and many more in pink white and red.
Grow them near a pergola alongside a front porch or let them liven up the look of a fence.