Flowering vines are very beautiful and they add a lot of character to whatever area they are planted in. The biggest decision you will have to make when it comes time to buy a flowering vine is whether to buy a perennial or annual vine.
An annual flowering vine will only produce for one year, or growing season. A perennial vine will grow season after season and get larger and larger. One way you can figure out whether a perennial or annual vine is the best purchase is to consider its function.
- Do you want it to be purely ornamental?
- Do you want it to help with soil erosion?
- Maybe you want a vine to hide an ugly fence or building?
- Are you willing to put in the time to train the vine and prune it?
All of these questions can point you in the direction of which vine to purchase. If you want a simple vine for a growing season that has beautiful blooms, purchase an annual. If you want a vine that will be around for the duration, purchase a perennial.