Climbing plant as a privacy screen

Hello!

So then I will continue with the climbing plants: ;)

Climbing Cobaea (Cobaea scandens):
This shrub-like climbing plant originates from Mexico. It was named after a Spanish scholar called Barnabas Cobo who lived in the 16th/17th century.
The bell-shaped flowers are long-stalked, greenish at first, but turn violet as they grow.
Cultivation: 3 seeds per pot. Possible on a warm windowsill from the end of February. It is good to provide the plant with a support early on, e.g. a bamboo stick. After 8 weeks, it can be repotted. From mid-May, the climbing plant can also be planted outdoors.
Flowering period: July-October
If you prune the climbing cobaea 1-2 times, the growth will become much bushier.

Best regards,
Gardening :)

Hi Gartenbau!

I always immediately look at photos of the climbing plants you describe as well. And this [Glockenrebe] has really impressed me already. Truly fantastic flowers. It's hard to believe that plants can bloom so magnificently in just a few months.

Best regards,
sennor :)

Balloon Vine

Hi!

Now a few facts about the Balloon Vine (Cardiospermum halicacabum):

- The flowers are greenish and very inconspicuous. What makes this climbing plant stand out, however, are its striking fruits, which were also decisive for the naming. These fruits are 4-5 cm in size, have a light green color, and are balloon-shaped. They contain round seeds with a heart-shaped, white spot. That's why this plant is also often called "Heart Seed."
- The Balloon Vine can grow up to 3 meters high. That's quite impressive. You need to provide it with a climbing aid, e.g., a lattice-like structure, so it can hold on with its tendrils.
- This climbing plant is especially suitable for the balcony or terrace and can be kept well in a container.
- The location should be sunny, warm, and sheltered. The soil should be very rich in humus.

One more thing about the insects: so you don't have to be afraid of having an insect plague in your house. Because the insects, in turn, attract birds, which love to eat them. ;)

Best regards,
Gartenbau :)

Hi Gardening!

Really very interesting your explanations. I have certainly never seen this balloon wine before. I will prefer climbing plants that bloom lavishly and, if possible, have very striking colors, but I think all of that could also be very well combined. One plant carries special flowers, the other beautiful fruits.

Best regards, sennor ;)

Schönranke

Hello!

Now I come to the last climbing plant I mentioned. It is the SCHÖNRANKE (Eccremocarpus scaber): It is rightly said to be the most beautiful climbing plant there is. Its flowers are breathtaking, and they last a long time. Even the leaves are very decorative. As beautiful as it is, it also has somewhat greater demands. The flowering period lasts from July to October. The colors range from golden yellow to bright orange and red, to purple pink. The Schönranke quickly produces numerous shoots, the leaves end in tendrils. This climbing plant requires lattice-like climbing aids. It can reach a height of 3m. It can also be grown excellently on the terrace in a container. Location: The place where it stands must be very sunny. The soil must be permeable and rich in nutrients.

Best regards,
Gardening :D

Hi gardening!
So far, I definitely like this climber, the Schönranke, the best! These flowers are really stunningly beautiful!! I am thrilled. Do you think it is better to propagate it from seeds, or would it be more sensible to buy a potted plant? These climbers you have described so far are all annual, right?
Best regards, sennor :)