Vines are perfect to dress up trellis, pergolas, wire fences and walls. Discover our selection of climbing plants that thrive in shade, whether it’s full shade or only part shade.
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Appeal: evergreen lanceolate foliage, thick and deep green, paired with surprising unique flowers. Small red bells hang down from above all summer long.
Appeal: its large, light green leaves that shift to yellow hues in fall. In summer, large white, vapor-wave umbels release a delicate fragrance.
Appeal: there are a great many ivy varieties, which gives you a broad panel of leaf types to choose from. Some are dark green, others are variegated with yellow or cream-colors spots. Leaves usually number 3-5 lobes, some are whole.
Appeal: very fragrant, honeysuckle flowers are tube-shaped with long stamens. Depending on the variety, blooms are yellow, orange, white or pink. Oval, tender green leaves will survive winter if it isn’t too harsh.
Appeal: this species has a unique combination: golden yellow leaves that pair well with violet-red flowers. It bears both male and female flowers on the same stem, and can produce fruits over the summer: small purple berries.
Appeal: this is an original choice, what with the large, five-fingered leaves that this creeper vine displays. Leaves have marked veins, serrated edges, and the lush green turns into fiery red hues in fall.
Ornamental appeal: what makes this climbing vine one-of-a-kind is its variegated foliage. With a mix of green and white, it doubles as a beautiful evergreen. Not so amazing are its small cream-white flowers, but they’re deliciously scented. They mature into small, bright red berries.
Appeal: this particular fuchsia variety won’t go unnoticed with its bright pink and violet double flowers. Each cute, ballerina-like bloom is about 2 inches across (5 cm). Leaves are ovate, tender green, and fall to the ground in winter.→ Yet more options: fragrant clematis
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