9 species of long-blooming vines that flower for 300 days a year and beautify the courtyard
The sky-high price of every inch of land in city life,
makes many friends who want a flower wall or flower trellis
hesitate,
limited space, tight time, the changing seasons...
it is hard to have the patience to try them one by one,
the requirements are simple -
beautiful, blooms a lot, long blooming period, fast growth, and easy to keep alive.
Today, the editor will summarize for you this year's
most popular, most explosive and easiest to grow climbing flowers
Believe that before long, you will have your own sky garden
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Wisteria
Wisteria is a symbol of nobility, because its posture is flourishing, magnificent and gorgeous.
The poet immortal Li Bai once wrote in a poem:
"Wisteria hangs on cloud-high trees, its flowering vines suit the sunny spring. Dense leaves hide singing birds, the spring breeze keeps the beauty."
It vividly portrays the graceful posture and charming elegance of wisteria.
The climbing wisteria is one of the commonly used flower-scape plants in high-end courtyards in recent years.
The very romantic wisteria blooms as if it were a waterfall.
The flowers are purple or dark purple,
the flowering branches are dense like a waterfall, very beautiful.
Habits：It can be grown in the open air or in a semi-shaded position, it likes moisture, water it according to the size of the plant, just keep the soil slightly moist, but generally it is also grown in the open air relying on the sky, and it grows quite well.
Overwintering：The blooming period of wisteria is from March to June, in winter when the leaves have all fallen off it looks ugly, do not think it is dead, in
fact it is just dormant, no need to bother with it, it will bloom again the next year.
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Climbing Rose
The rose has no strict requirements for soil, if it is planted in a courtyard, as long as it is ordinary soil that can grow vegetables, it is fine.
Eden Roseis the "internet-famous ancestor" among European roses,
long blooming period, many flowers, easy to rebloom, and the key is that it is relatively resistant to pests and diseases,
so it is absolutely the first choice for a flower wall.
Light:Eden Rose loves light, only sufficient light can ensure blooming, courtyards, rooftops, and south-facing balconies are all very suitable for growing it.
Pests and diseases:Besides professional pesticide medicines (Huahuashen, Aichuman, carbendazim, etc.), you can also make your own garlic water, chili water (1:500) to wipe the leaves with pests, and place sticky boards among the flowers to trap flying insects.
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Clematis
Clematis is the "new favorite" of the flower world in recent years,
many varieties, few pests, fast growth, many flowers,
blooming period from March to September,
give it a trellis and it will climb all over it!
Light:It loves light, very suitable for open-air planting, a south-facing balcony is also fine, it climbs walls very fast.
Loves water but fears waterlogging:Many flowers mean it loves water, but the flower roots are afraid of moisture, so it should be planted in loose and breathable soil (flower soil mixed with granules is fine), water once every 2-3 days during the growing period, and water every day during the blooming period.
Support:The vines are relatively thin, so it needs a support to guide its growth, planted on a balcony it will immediately cover the windowsill, and passersby will greatly feast their eyes.
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Morning Glory
Morning glory is one of the vine plants,
its vitality is strong, and it can quickly adapt to any environment.
It can absorb the stale air indoors, and is also very suitable for growing on a balcony.
Sowing:When the temperature is above 18 degrees, you can sprinkle it in moist soil and wait for it to sprout, with a history of more than a thousand years, it can sprout in 3-5 days, the germination rate is very high, and it will climb the wall in 1 month!
Care:Just sprinkle some water every day, the flowers open in the morning and fade in the evening. Its blooming period is long, it has super many flower buds, and it can bloom every day from May to October.
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Chinese Trumpet Creeper
Each Chinese trumpet creeper flower lifts its flower tube, grinning at the sky.
It climbs and grows upward on other objects by means of aerial roots.
The aerial roots clinging to the cracks in the wall look delicate, yet they can withstand wind and rain,
pinnate compound leaves, ovate leaflets, serrated edges, bright red flowers, funnel-shaped corolla, bearing capsules, likes well-drained soil, is relatively tolerant of moisture and has a certain tolerance to salinity and alkalinity. It can be planted on a sunny side or a semi-shaded side, it will not be limited to one wall, it can quickly cover all four walls, its growth power is very strong.
Soil:It likes acidic soil with good breathability, generally leaf mold soil and the surface soil of a vegetable garden are fine, and you can mix in some granules (gravel, nut shells, peanut shells, etc.).
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Honeysuckle
For a semi-shaded and semi-sunny environment, honeysuckle can be considered. While admiring the flowers you can also pick a few to brew a cup of tea. And the biggest advantage of honeysuckle is that it is evergreen all year round, hence its other name "winter enduring".
Environment:Honeysuckle is almost not picky about the environment, just do not forget to water it, generally once every 2-3 days is fine.
Fresh and ready to eat:The flower buds of honeysuckle can be picked and made into cold dishes, fresh flower cakes, or congee, it is a very good ingredient.
Medicinal use:Everyone knows that honeysuckle is a traditional Chinese medicine, right? It is cold in nature and sweet in taste, has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, pick it and dry it, and keep it on hand in the courtyard.
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Mucuna Birdwoodiana
Mucuna birdwoodiana is a very tough climbing flower,
tolerant of shade and drought,
at first glance it looks a bit like Boston ivy,
once it blooms, you will immediately recognize it.
Propagation:Sow in spring and autumn, pruning and cuttings are both fine. Because it is tolerant of shade and drought, there is no need to worry about watering and sunlight.
Blooming:Mucuna birdwoodiana blooms abundantly and large, in the early stage you can add some farmyard compound fertilizer to ensure the flowers astonish everyone.
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Firecracker Flower
When the firecracker flower blooms, the inflorescences hang down in abundant clusters.
The flower buds are like brocade pouches, the corolla like a chime stone, the filaments like dotted crimson,
the color is orange-red, shaped like firecrackers, hence the name "firecracker flower".
Planting: choose a sunny, cool and ventilated,
well-drained soil for planting.
Layering: layering mainly uses the vines that touch the ground, wounding the bark at the leaf axils and covering it with soil, it can be done in spring, autumn and summer, with summer being the most suitable. After 20-30 days it will take root, after a month and a half cut it off to form a new plant, and it can bloom that same year.
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Bougainvillea
The brilliant red bougainvillea is dazzling after blooming,
and very eye-catching under the sunlight.
The flower bracts are large, the colors are gorgeous and the blooming time is long,
climbing on courtyard walls and fences,
it can also be made into bonsai and pruned into shapes, with very high ornamental value.
Bougainvillea likes a warm and humid environment,
weakly acidic soil, it can be planted in the north, and blooms all year round in the south.
Bougainvillea is afraid of water accumulation and is not tolerant of waterlogging. April to July is the peak growing season, you can apply organic fertilizer once every 7-10 days. In May and June, cut mature woody branches for cuttings.
A courtyard decorated with flowers is pleasing to the eye and fills the room with fragrance, it is both beautiful and artistic, and can also make people feel happy in body and mind.
Vine plants with a huge and firm root system increase the layering of the courtyard, and can also play a role in conserving soil and water.
Sunlight shines through the vines into the leisurely courtyard, sit in the courtyard and quietly feel the freshness and beauty of nature!
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