Clematis clematis helps you take advantage of the vertical space in your garden by climbing trellises trees or fences and bringing pops of color to bland areas.
Climbing clematis on fence.
Grow them near a pergola alongside a front porch or let them liven up the look of a fence.
Clematis may be evergreen.
For large walls and long fences try vines and creepers.
With that in mind here are 3 excellent choices for climbing perennials along with planting tips for each variety.
Clematis clematis spp is a genus so varied that a gardener could fill every available garden space with creeping climbing or sprawling vines and not have two alike.
The ins and outs of growing climbing clematis choosing the right variety.
Read our advice on how to train wall climbers and shrubs below.
Clematis growing up and over a fence pole.
When it comes to perennials with big flower power growing climbing clematis is near the top of the list.
The evergreen vines train easily.
Growing climbing perennials can be a great way to hide unsightly features in the landscape.
This vining perennial has loads of big flower power.
And it is perfect for adding long term interest to arbors trellises and fence lines.