Arbor, Pergola, Trellis - The Best Plants to Grow in Your Garden
Growing plants on structures such as arbors, pergolas, and trellises not only adds vertical interest but also provides shade, privacy, and a lovely backdrop for your garden. Here are some top picks for climbing plants to grace these structures.
- Clematis: Known for its showy flowers, clematis is a versatile climber that prefers its ‘head in the sun and feet in the shade.’ Different varieties bloom at different times, ensuring a continuous display.
- Wisteria: Wisteria offers stunning cascades of fragrant blooms. It’s a vigorous grower, but beware—it requires sturdy structures and regular pruning to keep under control.
- Climbing Roses: Add classic beauty with climbing roses. Many varieties feature repeat blooms and some also offer appealing scents. Consider ‘New Dawn,’ ‘Golden Showers,’ or ‘Zephirine Drouhin.’
- Jasmine: Star jasmine or common jasmine both make excellent choices. Known for its intoxicating fragrance and star-shaped flowers, jasmine can create a romantic setting when grown on pergolas or arbors.
- Passion Flower: With exotic-looking flowers, passion flower vines are definite show-stoppers. They’re also great for attracting butterflies.
- Honeysuckle: Honeysuckle’s fragrant flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies, adding more life to your garden.
- Ivy: For shade areas, consider varieties of ivy. They’re easy to grow and provide lush, green coverage year-round.
- Grape Vine: For a productive pergola, grape vines can provide summer shade and autumn fruit.
When selecting the best plants for your arbor, pergola, or trellis, remember to consider your garden’s conditions, such as soil type, sunlight, and hardiness zone.