- Climbing roses are a favorite for homeowners looking to liven up an archway, gazebo or fence. They come in many different varieties, colors and growing styles. Many homeowners choose large-flowered climbers that have blooms throughout the growing season. These roses may need winter protection. Ramblers can grow up to 20 feet tall, but only bloom once a year. Some climbing roses are compact and suitable for small spaces.
- Bougainvillea is a lovely flowering plant for warm climates that can be trained as a climbing bush. They have strong canes that can grow to a height of 20 feet. Their colorful flowers are really bracts, which are modified leaves. Bougainvillea is a plant that attracts many types of birds, such as cardinals and mockingbirds. For cooler climates, a climbing hydrangea can take the place of a bougainvillea. This sturdy climber clings to structures via aerial roots and blossoms with lacy white flowers. When not trained to a structure or trellis, it will grow as a mounded shrub, according to the University of Connecticut Plant Database, otherwise its woody stems can reach 30 feet long. The plant takes several years to establish.
- Climbing broad-leaf evergreens are often planted with other types of climbing bushes. Climbing evergreens usually grow quickly and provide a quick solution to an unsightly wall or fence. Clematis is an example of a quickly growing, climbing plant. Many species of clematis are deciduous, while some are evergreen. There is a large variety of colors, plant height and growing season. They are hardy plants that can survive 25 years or more, according to Ohio State University. Other examples of climbing evergreens include star jasmine and Japanese honeysuckle.
- As climbing bushes grow, the canes need to be tied to a fence, post or archway. Green stretchable tape sold in any garden center can be used for this purpose. More than one type of climbing bushes can be planted together and intertwined as they grow. Climbing rose bush canes can be crisscrossed from bottom to top, which will result in flowers all over the bush. According to Rose Gardening Made Easy, not using this approach will result in the climbing rose bush flowering only at the top rather than throughout the plant. Climbing roses can be mixed with other climbing plants to help cover bare areas more quickly. Climbing bushes should be watered weekly, and usually need to be pruned in late winter or early spring.
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