Rising To The Occasion
Flowers that Love To Climb

Arbors and trellises can be used to define a garden entrance, conceal an unsightly wall or shed, or to frame a garden path. They help ensure that plants provide maximum impact, even when blooms are minimal. And by drawing the eye upward, they can make a smaller garden seem larger. Once you've selected and placed an arch, trellis or other structure, then it's time to plant.

Here are a few suggestions:

• Climbing roses weave their way upward to display an astonishing amount of colorful blooms, especially when you consider the minimal amount of square footage involved.
• Clematis comes in many sizes and hues. The large, colorful flowers make a striking first impression at a garden entrance. And even after they shed their blooms, the beauty continues in the seedpods they leave behind.
• Want to create some shade? Choices for full sun include Nasturtium, the fragrant Honeysuckle and Jasmine, and Climbing Snapdragon --a favorite with hummingbirds.

Each climber has it's own character. If you have trouble deciding, the staff here at the garden center will be more than happy to help you.