Plants on the pergola not only provide shade, they are also a real eye-catcher. Whether flowering or just lush green, a planted pergola visually enhances the terrace or garden wonderfully. Find out which climbing plants quickly climb up the pergola.

Wisteria does not form a dense roof, but the grape-shaped flowers adorn the pergola very nicely

How can pergolas be planted?

You can place the plants on the four pillars, e.g. two per post, and let them climb up them until they reach the roof and branch out there. Or, you can create one or more green walls by attaching several ropes horizontally and vertically between the pillars and planting several plants that climb up and thus provide a natural privacy screen.

Planting pergola: the classics

Among the climbing plants, two particularly easy-care, fast-growing specimens have emerged. Virginia creeper and ivy. Both are very robust and hardy and can be cultivated for several years. They also grow quickly and densely, providing perfect privacy and shade. In addition, the wild wine inspires with its intense red leaf color in autumn. Both ivy and Virginia creeper are self-climbing and therefore do not need climbing aids.
The disadvantage of ivy: Unfortunately, it is poisonous and is not suitable for a garden in which children who like to experiment are up to mischief. It also grows a lot and should definitely be provided with a root barrier.

Flowering plants for the pergola

Surname flower color heyday location climbing aid Poisonous hardy
Wisteria Bluish, white or pink April to June Partial shade to sunny Yes Yes Yes
Bougainvillea (triplet flower) Pink, yellow, orange, red, white March to October full sun Yes no Down to -5°C
Clematis (clematis) Bluish April to October Shade, partial shade or sun Yes Strongly toxic Varieties dependent
Dipladenia (Mandevilla) Yellow, red, pink, white May until October Partial shade to sunny Yes Poisonous no
Garden Honeysuckle Yellow, orange, red, white May to September Partial shade to sunny Yes Poisonous Yes
bell vine violet July to October Sunny No climbing aid required no no
climbing hydrangea White May to June Partial shade to sunny No climbing aid required Yes Yes
climbing roses Different colors June to September Sunny to semi-shady Yes no Yes
climbing spindle Different colors May to June penumbra No climbing aid required Slightly poisonous fruits Yes
climbing trumpet Reddish to orange July to September Sunny No climbing aid required Strongly toxic Varieties dependent
morning glory Different colors June to November Half shade to full sun Yes Strongly toxic Down to -10°C
Black-eyed Susanne Orange, white, red May until October Sunny Yes no no

Edibles from the pergola

How about fruit straight from the pergola? Plant raspberries, blackberries or even kiwi or grapes and snack directly from the pergola. Unfortunately, kiwis are not hardy. You have even more choice when it comes to vegetables: Cucumbers, beans or pumpkins not only climb purposefully, they also have beautiful flowers and delicious fruit. The flowers of pumpkin and cucumber are also edible and are ideal for attractive summer salads.

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