Climbing plants provide an aesthetic and natural privacy screen that also fulfills ecological functions. On pergolas, they reduce the sun's rays and create a pleasant climate. Wild bees, bumblebees, butterflies and birds thrive between the dense foliage.
A pergola can be planted on the sides and top
Green the roof
Climbing species that grow more than three meters high and do not have a high dead weight are suitable for green roofs. Grape vines are typical specimens for the pergola roof. Clematis, Pipe Morning Glory, Ivy, Trumpet Vine and Evergreen Honeysuckle add color to the construction in equal measure.
Instructions for fastening
In order for the climbing plants to find sufficient support, the roof must be provided with transverse and longitudinal struts. A grid with a mesh size between 30 and 50 centimeters is ideal. Closer-meshed constructions such as climbing nets increase the maintenance effort, since woody and dead tendrils get caught here more easily. If there are no struts, you can stretch ropes with a diameter of three millimeters in a crosswise arrangement and fasten them with clamping rings.
Embellish the sides
Climbing plants of various types find a potential location on the side constructions of the pergola. Virginia creeper needs a climbing aid that the shoots can hold on to. This species is usually planted as a vertical cordon or twine tree. The wood climbs up on a vertically attached rope. Horizontal arrangements of the cable systems or struts are also possible. Sprawling and expansive plants such as the trumpet flower should also be attached to the pergola with cords.
tips
Rambler roses entwine the climbing aid with their soft and elastic shoots. They can be pushed in the desired direction by untying them.
Plant the posts
Supports and pillars provide an ideal area for short-lived plants that are slow-growing and easy to tame. Vertical strands are recommended so that the species can find support. You can stretch up to four ropes around each support and thus create a filling effect. This method is particularly suitable for very massive square pillars that are to be greened all around.
Continuous bloomers for columns:
- Mandevilla varieties prove to be robust and heat-resistant
- large-flowered clematis hybrids do better on posts than on surfaces
- massive main stem of wall roses finds support behind the column