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11. Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus)
- USDA Zones: 2–11 (grown as annual)
- Sun: Full sun
- Growth Rate: Fast
Fragrant and colorful, sweet peas are great for shorter fences. Though annual, they grow quickly and bloom profusely in cool weather.
12. Mandevilla
- USDA Zones: 9–11 (annual in cooler zones)
- Sun: Full sun to part shade
- Growth Rate: Fast
With its bold, trumpet-shaped flowers in pink, white, or red, mandevilla adds tropical flair to fences and trellises. It thrives in containers or in-ground with support.
Tips for Growing Flowering Vines as Living Fences
- Support is Key: Install sturdy trellises, fences, or arbors before planting.
- Train Early: Guide young vines onto their support system while they’re still flexible.
- Prune Regularly: Control growth and encourage more blooms with light pruning.
- Choose Wisely: Match the vine’s hardiness and sunlight needs to your local climate and conditions.
Flowering vines don’t just offer privacy—they bring color, life, and fragrance to your garden. Whether you’re after a romantic rose-covered arbor or a tropical cascade of mandevilla, there’s a vine out there that can turn any fence into a living wall of beauty.
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