Climbing plants to add charm to your garden

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Who doesn't like a wall with flowering vines? The elegant plants add a romantic vibes to bricks and bring a fresh breath of nature.

In this article, we introduce five beautiful and easy-to-grow climbing plants that can bring charm to your garden.

Wisteria

Wisteria /VCG Photo

The beautiful plant is native to Eastern Asia and the Eastern United States. It climbs on the wall by twinning its stems. The flowers are usually bluish-purple. All parts of the plant are toxic if eaten. Therefore, children and pets should be kept away from the plant.

Wisteria can grow in poor soil and enjoys full sun. It is quite fast-growing and hardy, which makes it a popular ornamental plant worldwide. In spring, clusters of fragrant flowers bloom vigorously, making a spectacular hanging from the wall.

Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea /VCG Photo

The beautiful drought-resistant plant is truly a picturesque visual feast for everybody in the summer. The plant is native to South America. The flowers are generally white but are surrounded by tracts of bright colors including red, purple, white and yellow.

Bougainvillea /VCG Photo

The plant is ideal for warm climates. They thrive in dry soil with full sun. In equatorial regions, the flowers bloom all year round, but in other places, they normally bloom for around five weeks.

Jasmine

Jasmine /VCG Photo

Native to tropical and warm temperate regions of Eurasia and Oceania, jasmines are commonly grown in many countries as ornamental plants. The flowers are fragrant and white or yellow in color.

The flower is beloved all over the world. In China, jasmine tea is a popular drink. In India, the flower is used in rituals like religious ceremonies and festivals. In Thailand, the jasmine flower is a symbol of motherhood, and the Syrian capital Damascus is called the City of Jasmine.

Trumpet vine

Trumpet vine /VCG Photo

Trumpet vine or trumpet creeper is native to China and North America. The climber produces large trumpet-shaped flowers of bright color.

Trumpet vine /VCG Photo

They are beginner-friendly and attract hummingbirds. In addition, they can grow in almost all conditions such as drought, cold and hot. The vivid color of the plant really makes the days bright.

Morning glory

Morning glory /VCG Photo

More than 1000 species of plants are under this common name. They grow fast, can stand poor condition soil and produce beautiful flowers, so they can perfect vines for wall decoration.

The flowers are usually funnel-shaped in white, blue and yellow color. The leaves are heart-shaped. Morning glory loves sunlight and needs good support for their vines.

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