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The Prettiest Flowering Vines to Add to Your Garden

ByBusinessmatters Staff | Updated: Apr 15, 2024
ByBusinessmatters Staff
Updated: Apr 15, 2024
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Flowering vines truly transform any garden by injecting a new layer of color, scent, and privacy into your outdoor spaces. By strategically planting these hardy perennials, you're setting the stage for a beautiful, easy-care display that comes back every year. Perfect for climbing trellises, gracing walls, or even hiding less picturesque areas, flowering vines are a practical and stunning addition to any landscape.

01. Wisteria (Wisteria frutescens, Wisteria macrostachya)
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Wisteria (Wisteria frutescens, Wisteria macrostachya)
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First off, wisteria is an absolute marvel with its waterfall-like clusters of blue, purple, pink, or white flowers. This vigorous, cold-hardy vine is celebrated for its delightful fragrance and long life. Given its rapid growth, wisteria is best trained up a strong trellis or similar structure. To ensure a spectacular bloom and avoid just lush foliage, plant it in full sun and be moderate with water and fertilizers.

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02. Carolina Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens)
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Carolina Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens)
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Next up, the Carolina jessamine explodes with vibrant, yellow, trumpet-shaped blossoms that can start as early as late winter in warmer areas. This fast-spreading yet polite vine is ideal for adorning lattices, creating privacy screens, or adding a splash of height to cottage gardens. It thrives in partial to full sun and benefits from regular watering to keep its soil nicely moist.

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03. Perennial Sweet Pea (Lathyrus latifolius)
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Perennial Sweet Pea (Lathyrus latifolius)
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Moreover, if you prefer a less fragrant option, the perennial sweet pea is a wonderful choice. Its charming, odorless flowers come in pink, red, purple, or white and attract butterflies and hummingbirds in the early summer. This vine gracefully climbs with or without support and prefers a sunny to semi-shady spot with well-drained soil.

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04. Clematis (Clematis x jackmanii)
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Clematis (Clematis x jackmanii)
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Furthermore, the clematis, often dubbed the “Queen of Climbers,” adds a regal touch with its vibrant, enduring blooms. This variety, in particular, boasts deep purple flowers and can bloom into fall. Not all clematis plants are climbers, so pick your variety wisely. For thriving plants, mulch the roots to keep them cool and let the rest of the plant enjoy full or partial sun.

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05. Ornamental Hops (Humulus lupulus)
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Ornamental Hops (Humulus lupulus)
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Additionally, ornamental hops offer both visual charm and practical uses, from health benefits to edible shoots. These vines flower in midsummer, providing a lovely contrast when many plants are past their peak. They grow best in full sun or partial shade and are simple to propagate.

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06. Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans)
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Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans)
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On the other hand, if you’re up for a bit of a gardening challenge, the trumpet vine is well worth the effort. Its stunning red, orange, or yellow flowers thrive in hot, dry conditions with minimal watering. However, be cautious as it can aggressively spread if not kept in check.

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07. Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea)
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Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea)
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In addition, bougainvillea thrives under the right conditions, flaunting spectacular blooms of purple, red, orange, white, yellow, or pink. Ideal for containers or climbing frames, it enjoys a sunny position and well-drained soil. Regular pruning once established helps maintain its beauty and health.

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08. Honeysuckle (Lonicera)
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Honeysuckle (Lonicera)
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Similarly, for those in cooler climates, honeysuckle is an attractive choice. Its fragrant, tubular flowers bloom from May through midsummer, attracting wildlife and adding a romantic touch to garden spaces. It requires weekly watering once established and flourishes in both sun and partial shade.

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09. Climbing Hydrangea (Hydrangea anomala petiolaris)
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Climbing Hydrangea (Hydrangea anomala petiolaris)
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Moreover, climbing hydrangea is a fantastic option for vertical spaces, with its gorgeous late-spring and early-summer white lace-cap flowers. It can also grow as a mound without support, thriving in everything from full sun to deep shade with regular watering and rich soil.

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10. Hardy Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
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Hardy Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
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Finally, for a show-stopping finale, consider the hardy passionflower. This vine produces intricate, colorful flowers that make a dramatic statement. It's a robust plant that fills in bare spots beautifully and needs full sun to truly flourish.

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