Creeper is a type of plant, which cannot stand by itself, it
trails or climbs. Most creepers are flowering plants. Climbers
can be annual, bi-annual or perennial. Climbers are commonly
used on walls, arches, pergolas, trellises, porches, arbours,
and pillars. Bare walls can effectively be decorated by growing
colorful climbers on them. Fences & trellises also provide scope
for these plants to grow and be decorative. It is often felt
that among the various types of ornamental plants, the least
interest is taken on creepers and only a few species or
varieties are found growing in a locality. Even a good amateur
gardener seldom knows more than a dozen climbers and practical
information on many of these plants are not readily available.
Annual & perennial Creepers Annual climbers grow flower &
complete their lifecycle within a year. Lathyrus Odoratus (Sweet
Pea) & Ipomoea Rubro-caerulea (Blue Morning Glory) are important
and widely grown annual climbers. Many climbers which grow &
flower for several years are per