A trellis is a beautiful decorative element for the garden and terrace and can be attractively planted. It offers the perfect climbing support for both self-climbing plants and climbing plants that need help. Below you will find out what you should consider when choosing plants and how to plant your trellis.
Which plants are suitable for planting a trellis?
To plant a trellis, choose climbing plants such as American climbing trumpet, honeysuckle, climbing rose, hops, black-eyed Susan, clematis, grape or Virginia creeper, depending on location, lighting conditions and trellis material. Pay attention to the height, flower color and resistance of the plants.
Maintaining the trellis
Trellises are usually made of wood. It looks beautifully natural and blends seamlessly into the garden. But that also has a big disadvantage: it needs care. Wood becomes rotten when exposed to weather and moisture. Therefore, a trellis should be thoroughly cleaned once a year and covered with a protective glaze (€23.00 on Amazon). These care measures have an impact on the choice of plants, because it is of no use to you to plant a perennial, hardy plant on the trellis if you have to remove it every year. Therefore, for sensitive trellises, you should choose fast-growing, flowering climbing plants that you plant in spring and remove in late autumn. You can of course plant more robust trellises, e.g. made of metal, over several years.
The most beautiful climbing plants for the trellis
Many different climbing plants can be used for trellis planting. You can choose those with beautiful foliage, fragrant flowers or even edible fruits. When choosing climbing plants, not only the desired flower color or appearance is important, but also the location of your trellis. Most plants require at least partial shade; many thrive best in the sun. Below you will find a selection of the most beautiful climbing plants and their location requirements.
| Name | Botanical name | Growth height | Location | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Climbing Trumpet | Campsis radicans | 600 to 1000cm | Sunny | Beautiful flowers in summer |
| Honeysuckle, climbing | Lonicera brownii | 300 to 400cm | Sunny to partially shaded | Beautiful flowers |
| climbing rose | Pink | 200 to 300cm depending on the variety | Sunny to partially shaded | Beautiful flowers and rose hips in autumn |
| Hops | Humulus lupulus | 600 to 1000cm | Sunny to partially shaded | Needs a lot of space, deep-rooted |
| Black-Eyed Susan | Thunbergia alata | 200 to 300cm | Sunny | Beautiful flowers with a dark center |
| Clematis | Clematis | 100 to 300cm depending on the variety | Sunny to partially shaded | Beautiful flowers in many different colors |
| Grapes | Vitis | 200 to 300cm depending on the variety | Sunny to partially shaded | Edible fruits |
| Wild Wine | Parthenocissus quinquefolia | 800 to 1000cm | Sunny to partially shaded | Needs a lot of space, deep-rooted |
