Climbing plants for a sunny location have special qualities. When the summer sun beats down from the sky and the temperatures rise to dizzying heights, only select species can withstand the strain. You can get to know the most beautiful sun worshipers among the climbing plants here.
Which climbing plants should be in the sun?
If climbing plants are sunny, they are considered robust. These include many hardy climbing plants. They offer the advantage of a floral privacy screen. The black-eyed Susan, the blue morning glory or the sweet pea are the ideal plants that feel very comfortable in the sun.
One-year-old sky strikers – plenty of sun is desired here
Drab facades, dull fences and other charmless locations shine with a colorful carpet of flowers when flowering climbing plants come into play. The following annual species make up for the lack of winter hardiness with rapid growth and a long flowering period:
| Annual climbing plants | botanical name | Flowering time | Flower color | Growth height | special feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black-Eyed Susan | Thunbergia alata | June to October | yellow-orange with black eye | 200cm | 20 cm increase per week |
| Blue Morning Glory | Ipomoea tricolor | June to October | pink when budding, later sky blue | 200 to 400 cm | poisonous seeds |
| sweet pea | Lathyrus | June to August | extensive range of varieties and colors | 100 to 150 cm | seductive scent, suitable as cut flowers |
| Climbing Snapdragon | Asarina scandens | June until the first frost | large selection of varieties and colors | 200 to 300 cm | also beautiful as a hanging plant in the hanging basket |
| Bell Vine | Cobaea scandens | July to October | violet, white or multicolored | 400 to 600 cm | self-cleaning |
Winter-hardy climbing beauties with a penchant for sunshine
If you don't want to sow or plant climbing plants in a sunny location every year, you should give preference to perennial species.
| Perennial climbing plants | botanical name | Flowering time | Flower color | Growth height | special feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climbing rose “Santana” | Pink | June to September | fire red | 250 to 350 cm | flowering more often |
| Passionflower | Passiflora | May to October | pink to purple with white halo | 200 to 400 cm | Winter protection required |
| American Climbing Trumpet | Campsis radicans | July to September | red to dark red with orange underside | 600 to 1200 cm | glossy green, feathery ornamental leaves |
| Grapes | Vitis | June to August | yellow-green in appearance | 200 to 600 cm | magnificent autumn color of the leaves |
Tip
Climbing plants for sunny locations are the ideal candidates for floral privacy screens on terraces and balconies. Annual flower beauties transform the summer seating area into a sea of flowers and ward off prying eyes. Evergreen climbing artists maintain privacy even on autumn and winter days with their dense foliage.
