Flowering Vines for Hanging Pots

Bougainvillea

• Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spp.) is an evergreen perennial vine that does very well in hanging baskets. Flower colors may be purple, red, pink, orange, yellow or white. It should be placed in full sun or partial shade. It likes a rich, loamy soil. Roots should be kept crowded to encourage more flowering. Don't water on a schedule. Instead wait until the soil is dry to help the bougainvillea to flower better.

Golden Trumpet

• Golden trumpet (Allamanda cathartica) has bold, yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom from summer to fall. This tropical, tender perennial is a sprawling vine often grown as an annual in hanging baskets. It grows rapidly and can grow 6 to 8 feet long. It needs lots of moisture. At the end of the season, it can be thrown out or cut back and kept indoors in an area with lots of light.

Black-eyed Susan Vine

• Black-eyed Susan vine (Thunbergia alata) is a tender perennial grown as an annual. It can be started from seed indoors in warm, moist soil. It needs a light, well-drained soil with light to moderate fertilization. It is a twining vine that can grow up to 8 feet long. It needs morning sun and afternoon shade. Flowers are yellow, white or orange, and bloom from summer to fall.

Chilean Glory Flower

• The Chilean glory flower or glory vine (Eccremocarpus scaber) is a tender perennial grown as an annual. It has tubular flowers that bloom all summer long. Flowers can be orange-red, yellow, pink or other colors. It can be started from seed before being placed outdoors. It has twining stems and can grow up to 12 feet long. It needs sun to partial shade with moderate moisture.

Firecracker Vine

• The firecracker vine (Mina lobata) has several names, including Spanish flag, exotic love and starglory. Its unusual flowers grow on spikes that fade in color from red to orange to yellow and then cream. It is an annual that does well in full sun to partial shade. It can grow up to 20 feet long.

Morning Glory

• Morning glories (Ipomoea spp.) are tender perennials that are usually grown as annuals. It needs a moist, well-draining soil in a sunny location. Its large flowers can be pink, blue and white, and are famous for opening each morning. Seeds should be nicked and soaked overnight before planting. It needs little or no fertilizer. Allow soil to dry out slightly before watering.