Many climbing plants and wall shrubs like to have their roots in shade while their stems climb
toward the sun. Those chosen here are at their best in summer, from the fragrant honeysuckle and
roses, to black-eyed Susan, which makes a striking summer feature in a pot.
CHOOSING CLIMBERS
FOR SUMMER INTEREST
CLEMATIS
Clematis ‘Jackmanii’
This colorful clematis is best grown
around doorways and windows, where
its abundance of large, purple flowers
can be appreciated from mid- to late
summer. It prefers full sun to partial
shade, suits most soil types that are
moist and well-draining, and reaches
heights of 8–13 ft (2.5–4 m). Prune all the
stems down to soil level in early spring.
CLIMBING HYDRANGEA
Hydrangea anomala subsp.
petiolaris
This vigorous, woody climber has broad,
rounded leaves and produces large,
open heads of creamy white flowers in
summer. Young plants need support
until they are established. Grow in sun
or partial shade and moist but well-
drained soil. Slow growing at first, it can
reach 50 ft (15 m) but can be cut back.
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HONEYSUCKLE
Lonicera periclymenum ‘Serotina’
A highly fragrant honeysuckle, this
grows vigorously through shrubs and
trees, or over arches, up to 13–26 ft
(4–8 m). It has lush foliage in spring and
purple-streaked, white flowers in mid-
to late summer; the scent is strongest
in the evening. It prefers partial shade
but will tolerate full sun and grows well
when planted in moist, well-drained soil.
RAMBLING ROSE
Rosa ‘Albertine’
This rose provides a showy display of
very fragrant, salmon-pink flowers in
midsummer. It is a large and vigorous
rambler that can be grown into trees or
over structures, reaching up to 16 ft (5 m).
Alternatively, train along a wall or fence.
It likes a sunny spot, and moist, well-
drained soil, but tolerates poor soils.
Prune after flowering.
CLIMBING ROSE
Rosa ‘Golden Showers’
From summer to fall this climber
produces deeply fragrant, golden-yellow
flowers against dark stems and glossy
green foliage. ‘Golden Showers’ grows
best in full sun and rich, moist, well-
drained soil, but tolerates shade and
poor soils. It grows to 8–13 ft (2.5–4 m).
Plant along walls or fences in borders.
Prune in late fall to early spring.
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BLUE PASSIONFLOWER
Passiflora caerulea
This exotic-looking climber produces
large, white flowers with purple, blue,
and white filaments in summer. These
are followed by oval, orange fruits. It is
fast-growing in full sun or partial shade,
and thrives in most moist, well-drained
soils. It may be planted in borders along
walls and fences, or in containers, and
grows up to 26–39 ft (8–12 m).
BLACK-EYED SUSAN
Thunbergia alata
Black-eyed Susan is a very decorative
climber that may be grown for only one
season for its bright orange-yellow
blooms with distinctive black eyes. Plant
in a large container, in moist, well-
drained soil, and position it in a sunny
spot, training it up a metal or wooden
pyramid. This climber can grow up to a
height of 8 ft (2.5 m).
CHILEAN POTATO VINE
Solanum crispum ‘Glasnevin’
A semi-evergreen, scrambling climber,
the Chilean potato vine has oval green
leaves and clusters of fragrant, yellow-
eyed violet-blue flowers from summer to
fall. These are followed by creamy white
fruits that are toxic. Grow it in a warm,
lightly shaded spot, where it can reach
20 ft (6 m). Tie in the stems regularly to
keep it within bounds.
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