What is the best plant to grow up a wall?
If you can erect a trellis, try Common Jasmine or a passionflower. Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans) is self-clinging and grows best against a sunny wall. Avoid Mile-a-minute plant (Polygonum baldschuanicum), Votoneaster (Cotoneaster spp. Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia), as these are invasive. The best climbers for a garden wall or fence Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans) is self-clinging and grows best against a sunny wall. Avoid Mile-a-minute plant (Polygonum baldschuanicum), Votoneaster (Cotoneaster spp. Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia), as these are invasive.Any climbing plant is a good place to start, and don’t be afraid to buy young plants instead of seeds. Bamboo is a great option too and is relatively fast-growing, so covers a wall quite quickly. If you don’t want to plant directly into the ground, you could also add a container garden next to the wall.