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2. Bleeding Heart Vine<\/h2>\n

A bushy, tropical species from west Africa, bleeding heart vine (Clerodendrum thomsoniae<\/em>) has glossy evergreen leaves and produces terminal clusters with bell-shaped, white calyxes adorned with a small red flower poking from the bottom.<\/p>\n

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The lightly fragrant flowers bloom throughout summer, attracting bees and butterflies, and the calyxes change from white to pink to mauve as the flowers age.<\/p>\n

This is an ideal choice for partial or dappled shade in consistently moist and well-draining soil.<\/p>\n

Twining and non-invasive, the stems grow up to 15 feet but are hardy only in Zones 9 and above.<\/p>\n

In colder regions, grow bleeding heart vine as an annual or in containers that can be moved indoors for winter protection.<\/p>\n

3. Bougainvillea<\/h2>\n

A flamboyant ornamental from eastern South America, twining bougainvillea (Bougainvillea<\/em> spp.) makes a bold statement grappling over banks or architectural features in Mediterranean gardens, patios, and poolside oases.<\/p>\n

They thrive in baking sun, full-on heat, and lean soil, and can scramble close to 40 feet.<\/p>\n

The foliage practically disappears as the colorful bracts flower all summer long, covering the long, thorny canes in shades of cherry, fuchsia, pink, mauve, orange, salmon, white, or yellow.<\/p>\n

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\u2018Majestic Purple\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bees, butterflies, and moths are attracted to the small flowers within the bracts. Hardy in Zones 9 and above, plant frost-tender bougainvillea in containers in cooler regions and move it indoors for winter.<\/p>\n

\u2018Majestic Purple,\u2019 with gorgeous, neon mauve flowers, is available at Fast Growing Trees<\/a><\/strong> in five-gallon containers.<\/p>\n

Our guide on how to grow and care for bougainvillea<\/a><\/strong> has all the cultivation details you\u2019ll need.<\/p>\n

4. Cathedral Bells<\/h2>\n

A fast-growing tender perennial that makes a gorgeous flowering screen, cathedral bells, or cup and saucer vine (Cobaea scandens<\/em>), features sweetly fragrant, bell-shaped flowers with an ornate sepal ruff from midsummer to fall.<\/p>\n

Climbing and clinging with tendrils and hooks, these Mexican natives spread up to 20 feet and produce purple or white flowers in a full sun location with moist, well-draining soil.<\/p>\n

The large, tubular flowers are pollinated by nectar bats, bees, and butterflies.<\/p>\n

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Cathedral Bells<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hardy in Zones 9 to 11, plants in colder regions can be grown as annuals or in a container moved inside for winter.<\/p>\n

Cathedral bells seeds are available from Burpee<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

5. Clematis<\/h2>\n

Summer-flowering clematis (Clematis <\/em>spp.) are those plants that flower in Group C (or 3).<\/p>\n

They typically flower in June and July with a repeat bloom in September, or they flower continuously from June until frost, depending on the cultivar.<\/p>\n

Flower colors, shape, and size can vary greatly in this group ranging from the highly popular, royal purple \u2018Jackmanii\u2019 to the masses of sunshine yellow blooms of \u2018Golden Tiara.\u2019<\/p>\n

Most varieties grow in the range of six to 15 feet, although \u2018Sweet Autumn\u2019 can reach as far as 30 feet.<\/p>\n

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Jackmanii Clematis<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bees and butterflies visit the flowers, and the soft down from spent seedheads provides cozy nesting materials for winter-mating birds like the Anna\u2019s hummingbird.<\/p>\n

Jackmanii is a classic and much-loved summer clematis. Container plants are available at Burpee<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

To get a better feel for Group C options, check out our guide to 19 of the best summer-flowering clematis varieties<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

And have a read of our guide to growing clematis for full cultivation details<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

6. False Hydrangea<\/h2>\n

With delicate flowers similar to lacecap hydrangeas<\/a><\/strong>, false hydrangea vine (Schizophragma hydrangeoides<\/em>) is a deciduous, woody-stemmed climber.<\/p>\n

The beautiful, large clusters of white or pink flowers (actually bracts) bloom in June and July.<\/p>\n

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Native to Japan and Korea, the long lianas climb to a height of 40 feet using stem rootlets to attach to surfaces.<\/p>\n

False hydrangea vine makes an excellent choice for partial to full shade locations in moist, well-draining soil.<\/p>\n

The airy flowers attract bees and butterflies and the handsome, heart-shaped leaves give a good show of yellow foliage in autumn. Hardy in Zones 5 to 9.<\/p>\n

You can find Schizophragma<\/em> \u2018Moonlight\u2019 plants with creamy white blooms available at Burpee<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

7. Honeysuckle<\/h2>\n

A favorite source of nectar for hummingbirds, twining honeysuckle (Lonicera<\/em> <\/em>spp.) stems are covered in sweetly scented, tubular or trumpet-shaped flowers.<\/p>\n

Flowering from mid-spring to midsummer in shades of coral, cream, orange, peach, pink, salmon, scarlet, and yellow, the self-clinging stems reach a height of 10 to 30 feet and are hardy in Zones 5 to 9.<\/p>\n

A fragrant and pretty choice for climbing and scrambling, some of the introduced species have escaped cultivation and become invasive in some areas.<\/p>\n

However, some native North American species offer handsome, non-invasive options for home growth.<\/p>\n

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\u2018Major Wheeler\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Like \u2018Major Wheeler\u2019 (L. sempervivens<\/em>), which is noted for its fabulous clusters of firecracker-red flowers and has the longest bloom time of all species, flowering from late spring to late summer.<\/p>\n

You can find \u2018Major Wheeler\u2019 plants available at Burpee<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Our guide on how to grow climbing honeysuckle<\/a><\/strong> has all the cultivation details you need for healthy plants.<\/p>\n

8. Jasmine<\/h2>\n

Vigorous deciduous or evergreen vines that twine to climb, jasmine (Jasminum<\/em> spp.) produces spectacular clouds of fragrant white or pink flowers on arbors, arches, fences, patio screens, and trellises.<\/p>\n

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A couple of popular summer-blooming varieties that grow up to 20 feet include the white or pink-flowered common or poet\u2019s jasmine, J. officinale<\/em>, which is hardy in Zones 8 to 11 or the pink-flowered Stephan jasmine (J.<\/em> x stephanense<\/em>), hardy in Zones 7 to 10.<\/p>\n

In colder regions, grow plants in containers and bring them indoors for winter.<\/p>\n

This guide has the lowdown on how to grow jasmine<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

9. Kiwi<\/h2>\n

For high-reaching splashes of cream and pink, the variegated kiwi (Actinidia kolomikta<\/em>) is a vigorous, twining climber grown primarily for its flamboyant foliage.<\/p>\n

Native to Asia, clusters of fragrant, white, apple-like blossoms flower in early summer but are mostly hidden by the dense canopy of heart-shaped leaves of deep green, cream, and rosy pink.<\/p>\n

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The flowers attract pollinators like birds and butterflies but both male and female plants are needed to produce fruit.<\/p>\n

Variegated kiwi grows up to 20 feet in a sunny to lightly shaded location.<\/p>\n

It needs fertile, well-draining soil and sturdy supports to climb on, such as an arbor, fence, or trellis. Hardy in Zones 4 to 8.<\/p>\n

The variegated \u2018Arctic Beauty\u2019 is a male cultivar, known for having better leaf variegation.<\/p>\n

10. Mandevilla<\/h2>\n

Ideal for adding steamy splashes of fragrance and color to arbors, patio screens, and trellises, mandevilla (Mandevilla<\/em> spp.) is a fast-growing, twining plant loaded with trumpet-shaped flowers in bright shades of orange, salmon, pink, red, white, and yellow.<\/p>\n

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Awash in showy flowers all summer, the pretty blooms are visited by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.<\/p>\n

The stems grow up to 20 feet and love heat and humidity, hailing from tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.<\/p>\n

Hardy in Zones 9 to 11, these frost-tender plants can be grown as annuals or planted up in containers and moved indoors for winter.<\/p>\n

11. Morning Glory<\/h2>\n

Native to the tropics of the Americas, morning glory (Ipomoea tricolor<\/em>) is a fast growing, twining plant with large flowers in vibrant shades of blue, magenta, pink, purple, and white.<\/p>\n

The trumpet-shaped flowers attract bees, hummingbirds, and moths and look striking when whorling around an obelisk or pergola.<\/p>\n

Stems can grow up 15 feet in a sunny location and plants give a long flowering season from early summer to the first hard frost.<\/p>\n

Hardy only in Zones 10 and 11, these frost-tender perennials are most often grown as annuals.<\/p>\n

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\u2018Heavenly Blue\u2019 Morning Glory<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

I. tricolor<\/em> is a pretty and less-invasive option compared to common or tall morning glory, I. purpurea<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u2018Heavenly Blue\u2019 is a popular cultivar of divine sky blue. Seeds are available at Burpee<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

See our guide to growing morning glories for tips<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

12. Passionflower<\/h2>\n

Native to the southeastern US, passionflower (Passiflora <\/em>spp.) is an easy-care and fast-growing perennial with delightful filament flowers of magenta and purple.<\/p>\n

The fragrant flowers bloom from midsummer to early fall on plants that grow up to eight feet in a full sun location, using axillary tendrils for climbing.<\/p>\n

The unique flowers are pollinated by bats, bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.<\/p>\n

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Passionflower<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

A beautiful choice for arbors, fences, trellises, and walls, these vines may also be grown in containers. Plants are hardy in Zones 6 to 11.<\/p>\n

Seed packets of blue passionflower (P. caerulea<\/em>) are available at Eden Brothers<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Our guide on how to grow and care for passionflower<\/a><\/strong> has all the cultivation details.<\/p>\n

13. Potato Vine<\/h2>\n

The potato vine (Solanum laxum<\/em>, syn. S. jasminoides<\/em>) is a showy evergreen perennial that produces abundant clusters of pretty, star-shaped flowers in pale lavender, baby blue, or white, flowering from summer to autumn, or year-round in mild climates.<\/p>\n

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Shrubby plants with highly fragrant flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, these South American natives climb with twirling tendrils and look fantastic clambering on arbors, fences, pergolas, and porches.<\/p>\n

Plants can reach a height of up to 30 feet in a sunny location with fertile, well-draining soil. Prune in spring to manage growth and size.<\/p>\n

Hardy in Zones 9 to 11, S. laxum<\/em> grows well in containers and can be brought indoors for winter protection in colder Zones.<\/p>\n

14. Purple Bell Vine<\/h2>\n

A tender perennial most often grown as an annual, purple bell vine (Rhodochiton atrosanguineus<\/em>) has a long blooming season from early summer into fall, producing clusters of pendant, bell-like flowers.<\/p>\n

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Loved by bees and hummingbirds, the flowers have a tubular corolla of dark eggplant purple that hangs like a clapper and is surrounded by the bell-like calyx of rosy pink sepals.<\/p>\n

This twining Mexican native does best in full to part sun and climbs up to 10 feet on arbors, pergolas, and trellises. Hardy in Zones 8 to 10.<\/p>\n

15. Silver Fleeceflower<\/h2>\n

A vigorous scrambler, silver fleeceflower (Fallopia aubertii<\/em>, <\/em>syn. Polygonum aubertii<\/em>) is an Asian native and features fragrant clouds of soft, lacy flowers in drooping panicles from July to September.<\/p>\n

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A deciduous to semi-evergreen plant with exceptionally fast growth \u2013 up to 12 feet in a single year \u2013 it makes a lovely screen.<\/p>\n

And the twisting stems are fantastic for clambering up and through arbors, chain-link fences, pergolas, porches, and trellises.<\/p>\n

The small, downy flowers attract bees and butterflies, and plants grow up to 30 feet in moist soil with bright but indirect light. Hardy in Zones 4 to 8.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n