Climbing Flowers for Mailboxes

Honeysuckle

• Honeysuckle is a woody perennial that will come back year after year and can withstand cold climates. It grows best in the sun, making it ideal for most mailboxes. The vine blooms with red, pink, cream and yellow flowers. Deciduous and evergreen varieties are available, and a dwarf version grows to only 2 or 3 feet, as opposed to most honeysuckles, which can surpass 10 feet if not cut back.

Morning Glory

• The morning glory is an annual climber, which means that it will die back in winter. In many cases, morning glories will reseed themselves and grow again in spring, but they may need to be replanted. They are fast growers though, especially with sunlight and warm soil, and thrive on a sturdy support like a mailbox post. The flowers are usually purple, but you can also choose from red, blue, white, rose and two-toned varieties.

Climbing Hydrangea

• Climbing hydrangea is a deciduous perennial, meaning that it sheds its leaves in winter. The vine develops a reddish, shredding bark when mature, which keeps its appearance interesting even after the leaves are gone. The vine blooms in June with dense clusters of small white flowers. If you have a mailbox that is mounted directly to an exterior wall, this may be the vine to plant, as it grows well on brick and stone walls.