Perennial category

Flowering vines are the best choice when you want to decorate walls or a terrace, roof, fence or pillar. It can make an usual object beautiful, attracting attention and making the house more appealing. The flower vines are known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds and they are very popular in flower gardens.

If you would like to plant vine then you will need to know the ideal conditions to grow a particular vine and that there are two main types.

The vines need certain weather conditions to grow. There is a map made by the US with the different zones for each flowering vine, including the perfect weather for them to grow. The map is marked with various colors and each area is numbered. Zone 5, for instance, indicates that the temperature varies from -20 to – 10 degrees Celsius, best for growing clematis and Boston Ivy. However, zone 7 presents a temperature between 0 and 10 degrees Celsius and it is suitable for growing climbing lily and trumpet vines. The indicated zone to grow Hydrangea and Virginia Creeper is zone 9, with a temperature of 20-30 degrees Celsius. This mapping is based on average temperatures and you can select from a type of vine outside of your area if you are close enough to that particular zone. Therefore, you can grow a vine recommended for zone 3 in zone 4.

Annual vines are the most popular flowering vines to grow for shade, as they are fast growing. They reach their best length and size in only one season. For these characteristics as well as for their long life span, annual flower vines are best. This type of vine can reach 20 feet but does not hold tightly to the wall or trellis. Annual vine types include moon flowers, cup and saucer, hyacinth bean or morning glory, sweet potato and hops. In order to ensure rapid growth of the vine you will need to provide shade for the roots while leaving sunlight for the tips.
Morning Glory comes in many colors, however the best known color is blue. The flowers are unique because they open at dawn and close if it’s sunny. Morning glory needs to be supported by a post or fence.

Black Eyed Susan usually blooms during the summer, with dark yellow or deep orange flowers. The necks of the flowers are very dark, thus the name. The vine can be molded to your tastes.

The Cardinal Climber is also one of the annual flowering vines that blossoms in summer. The flowers are tubular in shape and they are maroon, dark red or crimson. These bright flowers capture the attention of birds and butterflies.

Another type of flowering vines, the perennial category grows throughout the year. They continue to grow in length and size and they produce flowers every season. Some of the perennial vines include ornamental sweet peas, passion flower vines, scarlet runner, clematis, wisteria or jasmine and lilies. They come in different rich colors such as deep red, dark blue, bright white or purple. Soil with a high nutrient concentration is necessary for this type of flowering vine to grow healthy. Shade is required over the roots to keep them safe from direct sunlight.

One of the most popular and well known vines in this category is the vibrant and beautiful clematis. It is well suited for any garden as it comes in various colors and shapes. It is eye catching, especially when growing on a trellis or hanging from a balcony.

Honeysuckle vine is considered one of the most attractive flowering vine. The flowers are shaped as trumpets, they can have various different colors and unique fragrances. Honeysuckle also grows red and black berries.
Another classic type of flowering vine is the jasmine vine. Usually, it grows as a bush with a support of some sort. Jasmine flowers have a very nice smell. One of the more resilient species is the winter jasmine, as it can hold up in powerful and cold winds.

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