10 Best Climbing Plants for Any Trellis, Pergola, or Fence

Climbing plants are the perfect way to literally take your garden to the next level. These plants are known for their height and with a little support they produce beautiful upright flowers. Here are some of the best climbing plants for trellises, trellises or fences.

01 American Beauty Rose (Rosa ‘American Beauty’)

The American Beauty rose is a climbing rose that will add a pop of color to your hedge. Although this rose is not as tall as some of the climbing plants on this list, it is ideal for small trellises or garden fences.

02 Apple Blossom Clematis (Clematis armandii)

The bright flowers of the Apple Blossom clematis are not just for beauty: the flower clusters also emit an almond scent. With proper care and support, this plant grows to a height of 20 to 40 feet and a spread of over 20 feet.

03 Arctic Kiwi (Actinidia arguta)

This hardy kiwi is native to Russia and thrives in subtropical climates. This climbing plant has beautiful green leaves with bright white and pink markings, and the fruits ripen in late summer.

04 Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alta)

‘Black-Eyed Susan’ vines are smaller (only 3 to 8 feet tall), but this easy-to-care for climbing vine will add charm wherever it climbs. But despite its short life, this climbing plant grows quickly and can grow up to 8 feet tall in just one growing season.

05 Blue Moon Kentucky Wisteria (Wisteria macrostachya)

This climbing plant is native to the southern United States and has clusters of showy blue flowers, hence the vine’s name. Blue Moon Kentucky wisteria flowers can grow up to a foot long and look like grapes from a distance.

06 Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea)

Bougainvillea, known by both its common and scientific name, is a thorny vine covered in flowers. In full sun and properly supported by a trellis or arbor, bougainvillea can grow up to 40 feet tall. Or, if you are looking for a flowering ground cover, this plant can spread across the floor of your garden.

07 Chocolate Vine (Akebia quinata)

The chocolate vine gets its name from the vine’s unique purple-brown flowers and chocolate-like aroma. This climbing plant is long and thin, climbing up the trellis and wrapping around the arbor. It is also fast growing and can grow up to 40 feet tall in just one growing season.

08 Climbing Hydrangea (Hydrangea petiolaris)

09 Concord Grapes (Vitis labrusca ‘Concord’)

The Concord grape may have originated in Massachusetts, but this vine can grow well in USDA zones 5 through 9. This climbing vine is easy to grow and will save you money in two to four years when your grocery store is in business. when it will bring fruit. .

10 Cup and Saucer Vine (Cobaea scandens)

Also known as church bells, cup and saucer vines are dotted with cup-shaped flowers that can be purple or white. This plant is usually grown from seeds, but it grows so quickly that you won’t have to wait long for it to grow in size.