A native climbing plant can have various advantages, such as the preservation of biological diversity. But which types of climbing plants are suitable? We'll show you.

In a nutshell

  • Species of native origin are particularly suitable
  • Privacy can be created
  • location must be taken into account
  • The difference between self-climbing and snaking must be taken into account
  • Wind protection is provided

Difference: snaking & self-climbing

One of the most important differences between climbing plants is whether they are twining or self-climbing plants. Self-climbing variants can stick to rougher surfaces, such as a wall. A climbing aid is therefore not absolutely necessary. However, this also means that masonry and wood can be damaged by growth and very difficult to remove.

Climbing plants need climbing aids. Although this means more effort at the beginning, it also makes cultivation possible on the balcony and allows a comparatively simple change of location.

Native climber: benefits

A climbing plant species originating in Europe or even in Germany has various advantages. Below:

  • adapted to the climate
  • often hardy
  • resistant to some pests and diseases
  • does not displace native plants

Due to the adaptation, the choice of location, provision of the substrate and care are much easier than with exotic plants.

Native climbing plants from A to D

Wisteria (Wisteria)

Wisteria loves warmth. It therefore needs a sunny and sheltered location on the south side. The long, blue flower panicles of this climbing plant species are particularly decorative.

  • Substrate: rich in nutrients, loose and well drained
  • Flowering: May and August
  • Care: water in the bucket and in the first few years and fertilize regularly, prune once a year
  • Size: up to 30 meters depending on location and care
  • Growth: more than a meter per year with optimal care
  • Hardiness: good hardy
  • Special features: pods and seeds are highly toxic, two to three seeds are enough to produce symptoms of poisoning in children and adults

Tip: Due to the dangerous toxin content, the plant should be avoided in areas with pets and children.

Blackberries (Rubus fruticosus agg.)

The blackberry is a climbing plant species that is comparatively undemanding. It requires little care and produces nutritious, tasty fruits. However, it also has thorns and should therefore not be planted in high-traffic areas.

  • Substrate: loamy and nutritious
  • Flowering: starts around June and can last until August, flower color is white to slightly pink
  • Care: supply of nutrients, watering only during dry periods
  • Size: up to three meters high
  • Growth: if there is no climbing aid, the plant spreads out, especially in width, and the tendrils lie on the ground
  • Hardiness: hardy without any problems

Native climbing plants from E to G

Ivy (Hedera helix)

Ivy tolerates shade, but flowers better in sunny to semi-sunny locations. It also proves to be extremely durable and easy to care for. It is therefore ideal for beginners in cultivating plants and people who only have a short amount of time to devote to the crops.

  • Substrate: potting soil, well-drained, fresh, humus-rich and nutritious, with a pH between six and eight
  • Flowers: inconspicuous flowers from late summer to autumn
  • Care: easy care
  • Size: can grow up to 20 meters high
  • Growth: With the right care, the plant grows very quickly and vigorously
  • Hardiness: hardy without any problems
  • Special feature: is poisonous in all parts of the plant

Tip: Ivy is also suitable for pot culture and as a houseplant and can be trimmed without any problems. Furthermore, the plant can reach a lifespan of 450 years and lignifies over time.

Clematis (Clematis vitalba)

The common clematis grows primarily in and on alluvial forests. It is normally a ground crawler, but can be raised with climbing aids and bears particularly decorative flowers.

  • Substrate: rich in nutrients, loose, low in lime
  • Flowers: white, feathery flowers from July to September with an unpleasant smell
  • Care: avoid waterlogging, carry out regular pruning in spring
  • Size: one to ten meters
  • Growth: Tends to rampant and can therefore overgrow other plants
  • Hardiness: hardy without any problems
  • Special feature: requires a climbing aid, such as a tree or other growth

Native climbing plants from H to K

Dog rose (Rosa canina)

The dog rose or dog rose impresses above all with its flowers and the colorful fruits. Furthermore, it is frugal and wonderfully suited for natural gardens.

  • Substrate: deep loamy soil, warm, rich in bases, fresh to warm
  • Flowers: white to pink flowers between June and July
  • Care: in a sunny location and the right substrate, watering only needs to be done in dry phases and the occasional use of rose fertilizer is sufficient
  • Size: grows up to two meters high
  • Growth: can be spread very well
  • Hardiness: extremely hardy
  • Special feature: Plants form rose hips after flowering, which serve as food for birds. In addition, tea or jam can be made.

Hops (Humulus lupulus)

Hops grow between seven and nine meters in height each season. A trellis is strongly recommended, as the plant hardly ever lignifies and is therefore susceptible to damage from wind and rain or hail.

  • Substrate: Potting soil or potting soil
  • Flowers: June to September, flowers look like small green cones
  • Care: keep moist but avoid waterlogging, fertilize regularly
  • Size: seven to nine meters
  • Growth: very rapid growth
  • Hardiness: hardy but not wintergreen

Maidenhair Vine (Parthenocissus inserta)

The virgin vine is better known as wild wine and is available in numerous varieties. This allows good adaptation to the location.

  • Substrate: well-drained, slightly moist and loamy garden soil
  • Flowers: July to August, whitish to greenish-yellow with a pleasant fragrance, important food source for numerous insects
  • Care: Avoid waterlogging, fertilize and cut regularly
  • Size: depending on the species one to 40 meters
  • Growth: fast growing
  • Hardiness: extremely hardy
  • Special feature: the foliage changes color continuously and is therefore a wonderful leaf decoration

Climbing Hydrangea (Hydrangea petiolaris)

This native climbing plant is particularly versatile. Therefore, it can also grow as a spherical shrub without a climbing aid, wall or wall or serve as ground cover in the garden.

  • Substrate: slightly acidic to acidic, rhododendron soil is suitable
  • Flowers: May to July, sweet fragrance, large inflorescences
  • Care: semi-shady location, water regularly, fertilize and cut
  • Size: 15 meters
  • Growth: comparatively fast after the first year of growth
  • Hardiness: hardy with appropriate protection
  • Special feature: all plant parts are however slightly toxic

Native climbing plants from L to Z

Pipevine (Aristolochia macrophylla)

This climbing plant species is an easy-care plant that can also be cultivated in a bucket and can reach impressive dimensions. However, it is also compatible with cutting and can therefore be controlled without any problems. However, a separate climbing aid is not absolutely necessary. But it helps to keep the plant in shape.

  • Substrate: slightly humus, moist, loose
  • Flowers: between May and June, flowers are yellow-brown
  • Care: keep the soil moist but avoid waterlogging, use organic fertilizer if necessary
  • Size: up to seven meters high, with a climbing aid also ten meters possible
  • Growth: Fast and strong, but speed picks up after the first few years
  • Hardiness: absolutely hardy

Wood honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum)

The forest honeysuckle is an undemanding plant. It usually grows on the edges of woods, but can also be grown in the garden or in containers.

  • Substrate: slightly acidic, fresh, rich in humus, low in lime and moderately nutritious
  • Flowers: possible colors are pink, red, yellow and white, color changes can also occur, flowering period from May to June
  • Care: keep the soil slightly moist, but avoid waterlogging
  • Size: up to eight meters high
  • Growth: a climbing aid is required
  • Hardiness: hardy without any problems
  • Special features: Flowers and fruits are a valuable source of food for insects and birds.

Wine (Vitis vinifera)

Wine or real wine needs a sunny and warm location. Then the plant achieves a high yield. In addition, a climbing aid is required because the wine does not have adhesive discs.

  • Substrate: rich in nutrients, permeable and warm, such as a mixture of potting soil, gravel and expanded clay
  • Flowering: May to June
  • Care: water during dry periods, fertilize regularly and cut back
  • Size: up to 20 meters
  • Growth: fast growing
  • Hardiness: hardy without any problems

frequently asked Questions

What are suitable climbing aids?

Struts, trellis, wire and cord can be used as climbing aids for a native climbing plant. What you choose depends on the type of plant, your own preference and the local conditions.

How can a privacy screen be created on the balcony?

If the plant is provided with a trellis, it can climb along it. If necessary, attaching the shoots to the wooden or metal lattice helps to make the visual limit particularly dense.

Can climbing plants be grown in the room?

That depends on the type of growth. With ivy, for example, it is possible without any problems. Blackberries, on the other hand, do not thrive.

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