Annuals in the sky - plenty of sunshine is welcome here
Dreary facades, barren fences and other unattractive locations shine with a colorful carpet of flowers when flowering climbing plants come into play. The following annual species make up for a lack of winter hardiness with rapid growth and long flowering times:
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| Annual climbing plants | botanical name | Heyday | Flower color | Stature | special feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black-eyed Susan | Thunbergia alata | June to October | yellow-orange with black eye | 200 cm | 20 cm gain per week |
| Blue morning glory | Ipomoea tricolor | June to October | pink in the shoot, later sky blue | 200 to 400 cm | poisonous seeds |
| Sweet peas | Lathyrus | June to August | extensive range of varieties and colors | 100 to 150 cm | seductive fragrance, suitable as cut flowers |
| Climbing snapdragons | Asarina scandens | June to the first frost | large variety and color selection | 200 to 300 cm | nice as a hanging plant in the traffic light |
| Bell vine | Cobaea scandens | July to October | purple, white or multicolored | 400 to 600 cm | self-cleaning |
Hardy climbers with a weakness for sunshine
Those who do not want to sow or plant climbing plants in a sunny location every year should prefer perennial species.
| Perennial climbing plants | botanical name | Heyday | Flower color | Stature | special feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climbing rose "Santana" | pink | June to September | fire red | 250 to 350 cm | more often blooming |
| Passion flower | Passiflora | May until October | pink to purple with a white halo | 200 to 400 cm | Winter protection required |
| American climbing trumpet | Campsis radicans | July to September | red to dark red with an orange underside | 600 to 1200 cm | shiny green, feathery ornamental leaves |
| Grape | Vitis | June to August | yellow-green in shades | 200 to 600 cm | splendid autumn colors of the leaves |
Tips
Climbing plants for sunny locations are the ideal candidates for floral privacy protection on the terrace and balcony. Annual flower beauties transform the summer seat into a sea of flowers and ward off curious glances. Evergreen climbers keep their privacy on autumn and winter days with their dense foliage.
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