Got a bare fence or unsightly wall you'd like to hide fast? Climbing plants are a quick and beautiful solution. They add greenery, attract pollinators, and create instant charm in your garden.
These 12 fast-growing climbers are perfect for covering fences quickly—some even grow feet in a single season!
Clematis
Clematis is a fan-favorite with its vibrant blooms and twining vines. Many varieties grow rapidly and bloom in spring or summer. Just give it sun on top and shade near the roots, and it’ll reward you with fast fence coverage.
Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans)
This vigorous climber can grow up to 30 feet in one season and produces bold, trumpet-shaped flowers. It's a magnet for hummingbirds—but keep it in check, as it can spread aggressively.
Climbing Roses
If you're after classic beauty, climbing roses are perfect. While not all grow fast, many like 'New Dawn' and 'Zephirine Drouhin' shoot up quickly with support. They also add color and fragrance to your fence line.
Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides)
Star jasmine is a quick-growing evergreen with sweet-scented white blooms. It’s a great choice for fences in warmer climates and offers year-round greenery along with summer fragrance.
Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus)
For annual coverage with stunning color and scent, sweet peas are ideal. They grow fast in spring and early summer, producing delicate blooms in a range of pastels. Just plant them early—they fade in extreme heat.
Morning Glory
This classic annual vine grows fast and blooms daily with bright, trumpet-like flowers. It’s great for temporary fence coverage, climbing quickly by twining around trellises or netting.
Passionflower (Passiflora spp.)
With exotic-looking blooms and rapid growth, passionflower is a standout. It thrives in warm climates and can easily cover a fence by mid-season. Bonus: Some varieties also produce edible fruit.
Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia alata)
This cheery vine grows fast and produces sunny yellow or orange flowers with dark centers. It’s great for small spaces and quickly fills in trellises or mesh fencing.
Bougainvillea
In warm zones, bougainvillea provides rapid fence coverage and a riot of color. It thrives in hot, dry conditions and needs strong support—but it grows vigorously once established.
Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis or W. floribunda)
Known for its stunning cascading blooms, wisteria grows very fast and can take over a fence or arbor in no time. Make sure it has strong support and occasional pruning to keep it from becoming unruly.
Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens)
Unlike invasive Japanese honeysuckle, this native variety grows fast but remains manageable. It offers tubular red-orange flowers that birds and bees love, and it’s semi-evergreen in milder zones.
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia)
This fast-growing native vine clings to surfaces and quickly covers fences. It’s low-maintenance and adds brilliant red foliage in fall—but be aware, it can spread rapidly and needs trimming to stay tidy.
If you're eager to hide that fence or add fast greenery to your yard, these climbing plants deliver quick results with loads of charm. Whether you're drawn to flowers, foliage, or fragrance, there’s a fast climber on this list for every garden style.
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