Climbing plants for sunny walls

All the climbing plants They have been used for centuries to beautify gardens in all warm and temperate regions of the world. There are countless species and varieties, and they all have two things in common: their growth rate is quite fast, and they also tolerate pruning very well. However, not all grow well in all places.

In this special we are going to talk about the best climbers for sunny walls; that is, of those plants that can be in full sun throughout the day. Get to know them.

Wisteria

La Wisteria is a deciduous, woody-stemmed vine native to China that can live up to 100 years. Reaches an extraordinary height: 30 meters, so it is ideal for covering walls of all kinds. It can even be planted near the house and guided to cover the roof, as it does not have tendrils. Its leaves are pinnate, bright green, and flowers that appear during spring are distributed in hanging clusters, white, blue or purple.

It is very rustic, being able to withstand frosts of up to -10ºC; however, temperatures above 30ºC damage it. Likewise, it can only grow in soils whose pH is acidic, that is, between 4 and 6.

Ipomea convolvulus

La Ipomea convolvulus It is a very fast-growing evergreen vine that reaches a maximum height of 3m. It is native to Central America and Mexico, but today it has become naturalized in all warm or temperate-warm regions of the world, such as the Mediterranean, where it can often be found climbing the walls along with other climbers.

Due to its height, it may not be used to cover very high walls, but it does can look great on low walls, or pergolas, where its beautiful flowers in the shape of a bell will brighten the garden during spring and summer. It must also be said that it grows on all types of soils and also supports light frosts down to -3ºC.

Trachelospermum jasminoides

El Trachelospermum jasminoides, or false jasmine, is a perennial climbing plant with a very decorative flower and, also, pleasantly scented. Native to Asia, it grows to 10m tall, provided that it is helped, because like the Wisteria, it does not have earrings with which it can hold.

This is a plant that grows superbly well in a wide variety of climates, preferring temperate ones. It supports up to -5ºC without suffering any damage.

Solanum jasminoides

El Solanum jasminoides It is one of the most beautiful perennial climbing plants native to South America. Reaches a height of up to 5m, so it can be planted on not very high walls, or on pergolas placed in different areas of the garden; In this way, you will be able to get corners that, in addition to having shade, will also have small but beautiful white flowers.

It is not demanding in terms of soil types, but it is somewhat demanding with the climate: veggies better in those that are warm or temperate, where extreme temperatures are not recorded.

Clematis

The gender Clematis it is very, very extensive: it is estimated that there are more than 200 species and more than 400 cultivars. These climbing plants are characterized by having very showy flowers of very varied colors: white, pink, red, lilac, blue ... There are some that are originally from Spain, such as clematis vitalba, but they are also found in America and the rest of Europe. In addition, they are great plants for exterior walls.

Depending on the climate from which they originate, they can be deciduous if they come from a temperate one, or perennial if they come from a warm one. Those sold for gardens are usually evergreen, although if you have doubts you can ask the nursery professional, although many times that will not be necessary, I will tell you why: most climbing plants are always sold together with a label that specifies the temperatures it resists, when it blooms, and also , if it is evergreen or deciduous.

Jazmín

El jasmine o Jasminum officinale It is the perfect evergreen climbing plant for small gardens. It is native to Arabia and East Asia. Grows up to 6m tall, and has small white flowers that give off a very soft and pleasant aroma.

Although it needs support to grow, it is worth growing it for its beauty and adaptability, since it can be planted in all types of soils, and also, withstands both high temperatures (38-40ºC) and weak frosts (down to -3ºC).

Buganvilla

La bougainvillea, which belongs to the botanical genus Bouganvillea, is a plant widely used in warm and temperate gardens because of how beautiful it is from spring to late summer/early autumn as it is in its flowering season in those months. Reaches a height of up to 10 meters, although it is usually not allowed to grow more than 3-4m.

It is deciduous, semi-evergreen or perennial depending on the climate: if it is warm and also rains regularly, it is most likely that you will not lose them; On the contrary, if it is drier or in autumn / winter it starts to get cool, you will end up losing them totally or partially. Likewise, it must also be said that it is very rustic, supporting up to -4 ° C.

Virgin vine

La virgin vine, which belongs to the botanical genus Parthenocissus, is the climbing plant that has been used for the longest time to cover walls and walls. It is native to China and Japan, and can grow to a maximum height of 10 meters. It has deciduous leaves, which turn a deep red color during the fall before falling.

This is a plant that does not need much help to climb, because has tendrils with which you can grow to that incredible height without problem. Likewise, it is very adaptable and resistant, being able to be cultivated in temperate and temperate-warm climates of the world. The only drawback is that you can only enjoy its autumn colors if the weather is one of the first, that is, temperate. But its green leaves are very pretty during the rest of the year.

Ivy

The ivy or Hedera helix, is a perennial vine that is not characterized by having beautiful flowers, but rather by being one of the most resistant climbing plants that exist. It is native to Japan, India, central and southern Europe, and North Africa, and reaches a height of 5-6m.

It can grow both in semi-shade and in full sun, and as if that were not enough, resists frosts down to -8ºC and drought (from the second year of having been planted in the ground).

What do you think of these climbers for sunny walls? Which one did you like the most?