Annual flowering vines come in many different colors and many different varieties of plants. They can add interest to a container with a trellis, in the garden on a trellis or obelisk, or in the garden on a fence.
Cardinal Climber
Cardinal climber is one of those plants that fully lives up to its name. The blossoms of this hybrid plant are a true cardinal red, and the vine reaches for whatever it can grab. This is a very graceful, airy annual vine. It blooms profusely throughout the summer and the red, trumpet-shaped flowers are big favorites of hummingbirds and other pollinators. The bright green leaves are triangular, with deep, narrow lobes that give them a lacy appearance resembling that of small palm leaves.
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Cobaea
Cup and saucer vine is a climbing vine featuring thin, lightweight leaves and white or purple flowers that resemble the shape of a cup or bell, hence the unique name. This vine is a vigorous, rapid grower. The plant has plentiful bright green leaves that are oblong in shape. The cup-shaped flowers are pale green as they start to open, but quickly turn purple or white as they fill out. The opening buds have a somewhat unpleasant scent, but once fully opened, the flowers develop a floral-honey fragrance.
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Dipladenia
The mandevilla plant has become a common patio plant, and rightfully so. The brilliant mandevilla flowers add a tropical flair to any landscape. Mandevilla plants are fairly easy to care for as long as you get their growing conditions right. These vines thrive in lots of light, warmth, and moisture. Plan to water whenever the soil begins to dry out, and feed your plant during the growing season. Another important part of mandevilla care is the type of light they receive. Mandevilla vines need some shade. They enjoy bright, indirect light or filtered sunlight, but can get burned in direct, full sunlight.
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Morning Glory
Morning glory flowers are a common sight in many landscapes, these fast-growing vining plants can also make lovely additions to the garden if kept in check. All morning glory plants produce attractive funnel-shaped blossoms of various shades like white, red, blue, purple and yellow with heart-shaped leaves. Blooming usually occurs anywhere from May through September, opening in the morning and closing in the afternoon. They’re great for containers when provided with a trellis or placed in a hanging basket.
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Passiflora
Passiflora also known as passion flower vine is very pretty and unique vine. The flowers are up to 3" and look very exotic with a striking cobalt blue ring. It will need a trellis to climb on. They grow best in a hot and sunny location with good drainage in a sandy/gravelly soils. They can produce fruits but are not really tasty, you can try if you would like to.
Fun Fact - Shelly grew up with these back in England and there was a old tale about the flower. 10 outer petals for the 10 Loyal Apostles, Filaments represent the crown of thorns worn by Jesus, 5 Anthers which represent the 5 wounds Jesus suffered when he was crucified and the 3 Stigma represent the 3 nails which help Jesus on the cross.
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Fun Fact - Shelly grew up with these back in England and there was a old tale about the flower. 10 outer petals for the 10 Loyal Apostles, Filaments represent the crown of thorns worn by Jesus, 5 Anthers which represent the 5 wounds Jesus suffered when he was crucified and the 3 Stigma represent the 3 nails which help Jesus on the cross.
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Tecoma
Tecoma's are also known as trumpet vine. They love the summer heat adding the tropical colors. Prefers to dry out between watering's and once established it can be more drought resistant.
Fun fact - At The Leaf in the Mediterranean biome they can be found (Summer 2023)
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Fun fact - At The Leaf in the Mediterranean biome they can be found (Summer 2023)
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Thunbergia
Thunbergia is also known as black eyed Susan vine, This flowering vine is as easy to care for as it is charming. The flowers look daisy-like at a distance, with five overlapping, solid-colored petals surround a brownish-purple center tube. The medium green leaves are a little coarse and grow opposite one another—they can be either heart-shaped or have a lance-like arrowhead shape. This fast-growing vine is best planted in the spring once the soil has warmed.
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