Hi!
A new house has been built opposite the one I live in. Now, from that house, there is a clear view onto my balcony. I want to do something to block the view. I thought about installing trellises and growing climbing plants on them. Can anyone suggest climbing plants that grow quickly and also keep their leaves in winter?
Best regards, senor 😕 🙂
A new house has been built opposite the one I live in. Now, from that house, there is a clear view onto my balcony. I want to do something to block the view. I thought about installing trellises and growing climbing plants on them. Can anyone suggest climbing plants that grow quickly and also keep their leaves in winter?
Best regards, senor 😕 🙂
G
Gartenbauer27 Jul 2008 23:17Perennial Climbing Plants
Hi sennor!
Whether you choose to grow the plants from seeds or buy an established plant is entirely up to you. Naturally, purchasing a climbing plant costs more than seeds. You are right that all the climbing plants described so far are annuals.
That is why I would now like to focus on perennial climbing plants. Perennial climbers are excellent for privacy screens, but they can also enhance fences, pergolas, and building facades. For this reason, these plants have been popular for ages. Balconies or terraces are only pleasant and cozy if the seating area is sheltered. Furthermore, the atmosphere created there should invite you to linger. Perennial climbing plants are perfectly suited for this. For example, in ancient Egypt, climbing grapevines were used to beautify pergolas. The less vigorous types of climbing plants do well in larger containers as a substitute for planting in the ground. With the help of climbing plants, you can truly create an additional living space.
Best regards,
Gartenbauer 😉
Hi sennor!
Whether you choose to grow the plants from seeds or buy an established plant is entirely up to you. Naturally, purchasing a climbing plant costs more than seeds. You are right that all the climbing plants described so far are annuals.
That is why I would now like to focus on perennial climbing plants. Perennial climbers are excellent for privacy screens, but they can also enhance fences, pergolas, and building facades. For this reason, these plants have been popular for ages. Balconies or terraces are only pleasant and cozy if the seating area is sheltered. Furthermore, the atmosphere created there should invite you to linger. Perennial climbing plants are perfectly suited for this. For example, in ancient Egypt, climbing grapevines were used to beautify pergolas. The less vigorous types of climbing plants do well in larger containers as a substitute for planting in the ground. With the help of climbing plants, you can truly create an additional living space.
Best regards,
Gartenbauer 😉
G
Gartenbauer28 Jul 2008 23:56Boston Ivy
Hello sennor,
A climbing plant that would suit your needs and preferences is the "Boston Ivy" (Parthenocissus tricuspidata "Veitchii"), also known as "Wall Creeper." It is a perennial climber that can live for many years. Boston Ivy quickly covers large surfaces. Regarding facade greenery, it is the second most commonly used plant after ivy. In autumn, its leaves turn a striking bright red, which is truly a beautiful sight.
The location should be in partial shade. The plant also grows well in full shade, though the autumn colors are less vivid then. The adhesive pads of Boston Ivy can cling to almost any surface from May to October. The flowers are yellow-green and inconspicuous; they develop into small berries that are popular with birds.
Best regards,
Gartenbauer 😉
Hello sennor,
A climbing plant that would suit your needs and preferences is the "Boston Ivy" (Parthenocissus tricuspidata "Veitchii"), also known as "Wall Creeper." It is a perennial climber that can live for many years. Boston Ivy quickly covers large surfaces. Regarding facade greenery, it is the second most commonly used plant after ivy. In autumn, its leaves turn a striking bright red, which is truly a beautiful sight.
The location should be in partial shade. The plant also grows well in full shade, though the autumn colors are less vivid then. The adhesive pads of Boston Ivy can cling to almost any surface from May to October. The flowers are yellow-green and inconspicuous; they develop into small berries that are popular with birds.
Best regards,
Gartenbauer 😉
Facade Damage?
Hi!
I find Virginia creeper particularly attractive! With its beautiful leaf color changes in autumn, any house with a facade covered by Virginia creeper becomes a real eye-catcher. However, I’ve heard that this climbing plant can also cause significant damage to facades. Is that true?
Best regards,
Mara 🙂
Hi!
I find Virginia creeper particularly attractive! With its beautiful leaf color changes in autumn, any house with a facade covered by Virginia creeper becomes a real eye-catcher. However, I’ve heard that this climbing plant can also cause significant damage to facades. Is that true?
Best regards,
Mara 🙂
M
Maier GmbH30 Jul 2008 02:14Hi!
As mentioned earlier by Gartenbau, many climbing plants absolutely require supports or trellises. However, there are also climbing plants that can cling to surfaces like house facades without any assistance. They attach themselves firmly to masonry, wooden walls, or tree trunks using aerial roots or adhesive pads, making them difficult to remove. Therefore, it is important that the plaster and masonry are very stable. If the plaster has cracks, this is a disadvantage.
You should avoid planting aerial root climbers (ivy) or adhesive pad climbers (Virginia creeper) on surfaces coated with dispersion or silicate dispersion paints. These coatings will definitely be damaged by these climbing plants over time. The same applies to wooden facades, where it is better to choose other types of climbers.
Additionally, it is important to prune climbing plants that grow very tall. Otherwise, they can cause problems around roof tiles or gutters.
Best regards,
Landscape Design 🙂
As mentioned earlier by Gartenbau, many climbing plants absolutely require supports or trellises. However, there are also climbing plants that can cling to surfaces like house facades without any assistance. They attach themselves firmly to masonry, wooden walls, or tree trunks using aerial roots or adhesive pads, making them difficult to remove. Therefore, it is important that the plaster and masonry are very stable. If the plaster has cracks, this is a disadvantage.
You should avoid planting aerial root climbers (ivy) or adhesive pad climbers (Virginia creeper) on surfaces coated with dispersion or silicate dispersion paints. These coatings will definitely be damaged by these climbing plants over time. The same applies to wooden facades, where it is better to choose other types of climbers.
Additionally, it is important to prune climbing plants that grow very tall. Otherwise, they can cause problems around roof tiles or gutters.
Best regards,
Landscape Design 🙂
Hi,
I just looked at some photos of Virginia creeper, and now I understand what you’re talking about. This climbing plant is quite common in our area. The only question is whether Virginia creeper is suitable for a pergola on the terrace? The autumn colors are definitely beautiful to see!
Best regards,
sennor 🙂
I just looked at some photos of Virginia creeper, and now I understand what you’re talking about. This climbing plant is quite common in our area. The only question is whether Virginia creeper is suitable for a pergola on the terrace? The autumn colors are definitely beautiful to see!
Best regards,
sennor 🙂
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