Whether as additional privacy protection or simply for color accents: there are many reasons why you would like to add greenery to your fence. Choosing the right plant plays a crucial role in the final result. The next climbing plants for fences are hardy and fast-growing.
Which climbing plants for which fence?
There are many fast-growing climbing plants. When choosing the right type of plant, you should pay particular attention to ensuring that it does not damage the fence and that it is not invasive. Strong-growing plants such as bamboo can quickly spread in your neighbor's garden and should therefore not be used for planting on the garden fence. The material of the fence also plays a decisive role in the choice:
- For plastic fence:Strong-growing climbing plants quickly provide privacy, but they can store moisture. This means the fence always stays moist. Delicate materials such as wood can become moldy and damaged. Climbing hydrangeas and clematis are therefore more suitable for planting on metal or plastic fences.
- For wooden fenceAnnual plants such as blue morning glory or nasturtium are ideal (in principle perennial, but annual in this country). They do not have as strong a hold as perennial climbing plants and cannot damage the wood.
- For metal fences(made of aluminum) practically all plants are suitable. The material is extremely robust and the plants find support.
Hydrangeas are our favorite climbing plants for fences. Although they are fast-growing, they take 1-2 years to grow properly on the fence. The climbing hydrangea does exactly what its name suggests: it climbs. And quickly. And at the same time, cover fences, trellises, etc. with countless flowers in bright colors.
ThePrivacy protection in summeris excellent: the plant has a dense growth, its large leaves cover the fence perfectly. The climbing hydrangea is also very adaptable and can thrive just as well in full sun as in partial shade. It is a heavy feeder, which means regular fertilization is an absolute must.
The flowering perennial forms adhesive roots, which should then be tied to the fence. In this way, the plant is essentially trained and finds support on the fence much more easily.
Perhaps the only disadvantage of the climbing hydrangea is that it is not evergreen. It sheds its leaves in late autumn and does not produce new foliage until the next spring.
Evergreen plants on the fence: Clematis as a privacy screen
The evergreen clematis is a fast-growing plant that will cover the wooden fence in a year. Its white flowers exude a strong scent and its bronze to dark green leaves are a real eye-catcher all year round.
By the way, climbing roses are perfect planting partners for clematis. The two climbing plants have similar requirements for soil and location.
Wisteria for the garden fence
Wisteria is a hardy plant that, if trained correctly, is well suited for planting on garden fences. Wisteria is a fast-growing plant that fills any gap and spreads quickly. So you can use it to decorate the fence facing the street (as long as the local authorities allow it). For fence on the border with neighbors, it is better to choose another plant.
American climbing trumpet protects you from prying eyes
The American climbing trumpet is an extremely robust and adaptable plant. Sun, shade, heat and frost: the climbing trumpet from North America braves it all. But be careful - the plant spreads quickly and needs to be cut regularly. The American climbing trumpet is also a fast tree climber and can grow close to trees. The Chinese variety is therefore more suitable for the allotment garden because it grows relatively slower and you can spread it
Climbing plants for fence: roses
Climbing roses are a real eye-catcher. However, they are adherent root climbers and are comparatively heavy. Therefore they need climbing help. If desired, climbing roses can also be trained horizontally so that the shoots cover the entire fence. Young plants need regular watering so that they can develop well.
