Explore stunning creeper flowering plants in India: from Madhumati to Flame vine, iconic Curtain creeper to the Passion flower. Discover nature’s colorful wonders for your garden, ideal for adding beauty to any landscape.
1. Rangoon Creeper (Madhumalti)
This is a classic in every Indian “Dadi-Nani” garden, and for a good reason. It’s a very hungry grower. The flowers change their color from morning to night (white to pink to deep red). You will find the evening scent is just amazing.
Rangoon Creeper (Madhumalti) loves the heavy rains and will spread over a porch quickly. After time, if it looks too messy, don’t be afraid to give it a hard prune; later it will grow a bit thicker.
Uses: Porches, Large gates, Scented gardens
2. Railway Creeper (Ipomoea cairica)
If you want to hide an ugly fence or a neighbour’s wall by next month, this is your best friend. I’ve seen this one grow almost a few inches in a single day during the monsoon! It has these pretty lavender-pink flowers that look like little bells. It’s a “tough as nails” plant—I’ve even seen it growing on old railway tracks (that’s why the name).
Just give Railway Creeper a piece of string or a wire, and you see it will start climbing on its own without any help. You need to be careful, it grows so fast that it might swallow the other neighbor small pots if you don’t look on it.
Uses: Privacy screens, Fence covering, Ground cover
3. Curtain Creeper (Vernonia elliptica)
This one is a regular plant that should be exist for people living in flats with balconies. Curtain Creeper doesn’t really “climb” upwards, it hangs down like a green waterfall. If you plant it in a long box on your terrace, it will create a beautiful natural green curtain, in results your room will stay cool during the May heat.
The best part? It doesn’t need much “nakhra” (fuss). Even if you forget to water it for a day or two, it stays green. I always suggest using a sturdy bamboo stick to help guide the first few stems where you want them to go.
Uses: Green curtains, Privacy, Terrace decoration
4. Garlic Vine (Mansoa alliacea)
Garlic smell? Don’t worry, Garlic Vine doesn’t smell like a kitchen unless you crush the leaves! This is a woody climber, once the roots settle in it grows fast even very quickly. Initially, the flowers start out purple color, then turn lavender, and then fade to white—so it looks like you have three different colored flowers on one plant. I’ve found it does really well in the North Indian plains.
A Little Pro-Tip: Check the soil with your finger tip; if the top inch feels dry like a biscuit, give it a well drink.
Uses: Wall decor, Pergolas, Fragrant gardens
5. Bengal Clock Vine (Thunbergia grandiflora)
Bengal Clock Vine is a heavy-duty climber. It performs well if you have a large gate or a big pergola, this is what you need. It has these large, blueish-purple flowers that look very elegant. In my nursery, we call it a “long-distance runner” because it just keeps going.
This plant likes the morning sun but not afternoon direct sunlight. It needs a bit of shade when the sun is too sharp. Make sure the support you give (like a grill or trellis) should be strong, because this plant weighs quite heavy as it gets older.
Uses: Large arches, Shading, Boundary walls
Also check out my guide wall climbers and creeper plants.
6. Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata)
Common names: Apricot Vine, Maypop, Passionflower, Passion Flower, Passion Vine.
Passion Flower is an exotic creeper plant variety, native to South America. It can grow up to 30 feet tall. Blooming from summer to autumn, it has lobed or palmate green leaves and intricate flowers in purple, blue, white, and red. Some varieties produce edible fruit. This fast-growing climber adds a touch of exotic beauty and uniqueness to Indian gardens.
7. Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum)
Honeysuckle is a delightful climbing plant with sweetly fragrant flowers, native to the Northern Hemisphere. Can grow up to 20 feet tall.
Honeysuckle blooms with tubular flowers in white, yellow, pink, and red from spring to summer. It also has simple or pinnate green leaves. This climbing plant attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it an excellent addition to Indian gardens and balconies.
8. Allamanda (Allamanda cathartica)
Allamanda is a stunning, very popular flowering plant in India, native to South America, it can grow up to 15 feet tall.
Blooming from summer to autumn, it has glossy, oval green leaves and large, trumpet-shaped yellow flowers. Allamanda thrives in full sunlight and well-drained soil, making it a visually appealing and robust flowering plant.
9. Thunbergia
Thunbergia, including the popular Black-eyed Susan Vine, is a versatile creeper flowering plant, native to tropical Africa. Priced between ₹50 and ₹200 per plant, it can grow up to 8 feet tall.
Thunbergia blooms from summer to autumn, it has heart-shaped leaves and vibrant flowers in orange yellow with dark centers. This fast-growing climber is ideal for covering trellises and fences, enhancing the beauty of Indian gardens and balconies.
10. Flame Vine (Pyrostegia venusta)
The Flame Vine, native to Brazil, is an eye-catching climber known for its bright orange, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in clusters, it can grow up to 40 feet tall.
The Flame Vine blooms in winter and early spring, it has pinnate green leaves. This fast-growing vine adds bright colors to the space during cooler months, making it a beautiful addition to any landscape.
Conclusion
These gardening fast-growing creeper plants not just cover walls quickly, but also beautify Indian gardens and balconies with their fragrant flowers, vibrant colors, and quick growth.
