Creeper flowering plants in India are essential for adding vertical beauty to gardens, balconies, fences, and pergolas. They not only bring vibrant colors but also attract pollinators, provide shade, and create natural privacy screens.
With a variety of flowers in red, pink, yellow, white, blue, and purple, these 25 creepers are perfect for Indian gardens. Each entry includes a detailed description and an easy reference table.
CREEPER FLOWERING PLANTS IN INDIA
1. BOUGAINVILLEA
Bougainvillea is a vigorous, fast-growing creeper with dense clusters of colorful bracts in pink, purple, red, or orange. It thrives in sunny areas, tolerates drought, and grows well over walls, pergolas, and trellises. Regular pruning helps maintain shape and encourages more vibrant blooms. Its versatility makes it ideal for vertical gardening and large-scale landscaping.

| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bougainvillea glabra |
| Family | Nyctaginaceae |
| Flowering Season | Year-round, peaks March–June |
| Ideal Growing Conditions | Full sun, well-drained soil |
| Uses/Benefits | Wall covering, trellises, low-maintenance blooms |
2. MANDEVILLA
Mandevilla is a tropical creeper producing large, trumpet-shaped pink or red flowers from spring to autumn. It grows beautifully on trellises, walls, or in pots and balconies.
Preferring full sun and well-drained fertile soil, it requires regular watering and occasional fertilization. Its vibrant blooms attract butterflies and bees, adding life and color to vertical gardens.

| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mandevilla sanderi |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Flowering Season | Spring to autumn |
| Ideal Growing Conditions | Full sun, well-drained soil, regular watering |
| Uses/Benefits | Balcony décor, trellises, container planting |
3. TRUMPET VINE
Trumpet Vine is a vigorous creeper producing trumpet-shaped red-orange flowers that attract hummingbirds and bees. It grows rapidly over fences, walls, and pergolas.
Preferring full sunlight and fertile soil, it is relatively low-maintenance but requires support for climbing. Its bold flowers and dense foliage make it an excellent choice for creating vertical garden highlights or colorful privacy screens.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campsis radicans |
| Family | Bignoniaceae |
| Flowering Season | Late spring to summer |
| Ideal Growing Conditions | Full sun, fertile soil |
| Uses/Benefits | Walls, pergolas, pollinator-friendly |
4. ALLAMANDA (PINK/ORANGE)
Allamanda is a fast-growing tropical creeper with trumpet-shaped flowers in yellow, pink, or orange. It blooms profusely in sunny locations from late spring to summer and can cover walls, trellises, or pergolas beautifully.
It prefers fertile, well-drained soil, and occasional pruning encourages more blooms. Its bright colors make it a perfect choice for adding cheerful vertical accents to gardens.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Allamanda cathartica |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Flowering Season | Late spring to summer |
| Ideal Growing Conditions | Full sun, moist fertile soil |
| Uses/Benefits | Trellises, pergolas, outdoor vertical displays |
5. HIBISCUS CREEPER
Hibiscus climbers produce large, tropical flowers in shades of red, pink, yellow, or orange. They grow well over trellises or walls, requiring full sun and fertile soil.
Regular watering and pruning encourage strong growth and continuous blooms. Their large, vibrant flowers bring a tropical look to gardens and are excellent for vertical accents or container planting on patios and balconies.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hibiscus rosa-sinensis |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Flowering Season | Summer to winter |
| Ideal Growing Conditions | Full sun, fertile soil |
| Uses/Benefits | Garden décor, vertical walls, container planting |
6. FLAME VINE
Flame Vine is a vigorous creeper producing clusters of bright orange tubular flowers that resemble flames. It grows best on sunny walls or pergolas and attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Preferring well-drained soil and occasional fertilization, it is perfect for creating dramatic vertical displays or covering fences. Regular pruning maintains shape and encourages dense flowering.

| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrostegia venusta |
| Family | Bignoniaceae |
| Flowering Season | Winter to early spring |
| Ideal Growing Conditions | Full sun, well-drained soil |
| Uses/Benefits | Walls, trellises, vertical garden highlight |
7. CHINESE TRUMPET VINE
Campsis grandiflora is a vigorous climber with large red-orange trumpet-shaped flowers. It thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Its rapid growth and dense foliage make it ideal for covering walls, pergolas, and fences.
The bold flowers attract pollinators, while pruning ensures healthy growth. It is suitable for creating tropical-style vertical gardens.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campsis grandiflora |
| Family | Bignoniaceae |
| Flowering Season | Summer to autumn |
| Ideal Growing Conditions | Full sun, fertile soil |
| Uses/Benefits | Walls, pergolas, pollinator-attracting |
8. CYPRESS VINE
Cypress Vine is a delicate, fast-growing creeper with star-shaped red flowers. It prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. It climbs fences, trellises, and hanging baskets elegantly.
The vine attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, adding charm to vertical gardens. Its fine foliage complements colorful blooms, making it a popular choice for cottage-style garden designs.

| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ipomoea quamoclit |
| Family | Convolvulaceae |
| Flowering Season | Summer to autumn |
| Ideal Growing Conditions | Full sun, fertile soil |
| Uses/Benefits | Trellises, hanging baskets, attracts butterflies |
9. BOWER VINE
Bower Vine is an evergreen creeper with white to pale pink tubular flowers. It blooms from spring to autumn and climbs walls, trellises, and pergolas. Preferring sunny locations and well-drained soil, it creates a romantic look with cascading blooms.
Pollinators are attracted to its nectar, and occasional pruning helps maintain shape and encourages abundant flowering.

| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pandorea jasminoides |
| Family | Bignoniaceae |
| Flowering Season | Spring to autumn |
| Ideal Growing Conditions | Full sun, well-drained soil |
| Uses/Benefits | Pergolas, fences, ornamental climbing |
10. BLUE BUTTERFLY PEA
Clitoria ternatea is a fast-growing climber with deep blue, pea-shaped flowers. It thrives in sunny locations with well-drained soil and blooms from summer to autumn.
Its vibrant flowers are ideal for trellises, walls, and pergolas. It attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies and adds a striking vertical accent in gardens. Regular support ensures healthy growth.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Clitoria ternatea |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Flowering Season | Summer to autumn |
| Ideal Growing Conditions | Full sun, well-drained soil |
| Uses/Benefits | Vertical décor, pollinator-friendly |
11. JASMINE
Jasmine is a fragrant creeper producing clusters of small white or yellow flowers. It blooms from summer to autumn, climbing trellises, walls, or pergolas.
It prefers full sun to partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil. Its intoxicating fragrance makes it ideal for sensory gardens, and regular pruning encourages more blooms while maintaining its shape.

| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Jasminum sambac / Jasminum officinale |
| Family | Oleaceae |
| Flowering Season | Summer to autumn |
| Ideal Growing Conditions | Full sun to partial shade, fertile soil |
| Uses/Benefits | Fragrant blooms, trellises, ornamental climber |
12. BLACK-EYED SUSAN VINE
Thunbergia alata is a fast-growing creeper with bright yellow or orange flowers and a dark center. It thrives on trellises, fences, or balconies in full sun to partial shade.
Regular watering and fertile soil encourage continuous flowering, while its delicate foliage creates a beautiful backdrop. It attracts bees and butterflies, adding life and color to gardens.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thunbergia alata |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Flowering Season | Summer to autumn |
| Ideal Growing Conditions | Full sun to partial shade, fertile soil |
| Uses/Benefits | Vertical gardens, balconies, attracts pollinators |
CORAL VINE
We grow coral vine when we want a fast climbing plant with bright pink blooms that stay cheerful through warm months.
We like how it attracts bees and butterflies while covering fences with soft color.
| Feature | Description |
| Botanical name | Antigonon leptopus |
| Growth habit | Vigorous climber with twining stems |
| Flower color | Pink or white clusters |
| Ideal climate | Warm regions with mild winters |
| Light needs | Full sun for best flowering |
YELLOW TRUMPET VINE
Yellow Trumpet Vine produces large, trumpet-shaped yellow flowers and grows vigorously on fences and pergolas. It prefers full sunlight and well-drained soil, blooming from spring to summer.
Its vibrant flowers attract pollinators and add vertical beauty to gardens. Regular pruning ensures controlled growth and denser flowering.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tecoma stans |
| Family | Bignoniaceae |
| Flowering Season | Spring to summer |
| Ideal Growing Conditions | Full sun, well-drained soil |
| Uses/Benefits | Pergolas, fences, pollinator-friendly |
15.GARLIC VINE
Garlic Vine is one of the most loved creepers in India, especially in North Indian gardens. It produces clusters of lavender to deep purple trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom twice a year, in spring and autumn.
When the leaves are crushed, they release a mild garlic scent, giving the plant its name. It grows easily on trellises, pergolas, or walls, needing full sunlight and moderate watering. It’s low maintenance, pest-resistant, and a reliable year-round performer for home gardens.

| Attribute | Details |
| Scientific Name | Mansoa alliacea |
| Family | Bignoniaceae |
| Flowering Season | Spring and autumn |
| Ideal Growing Conditions | Full sun, moderate watering, well-drained soil |
| Uses/Benefits | Trellises, pergolas, fragrant flowers, ornamental coverage |
MORNING GLORY
Morning Glory is a rapid-growing creeper with funnel-shaped flowers in purple, blue, or white. It climbs fences, trellises, or pergolas, preferring full sun and fertile soil.
Blooming from summer to autumn, it attracts butterflies and bees. Its dense foliage creates a natural privacy screen, while regular pruning helps maintain shape and encourages abundant flowering.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ipomoea purpurea |
| Family | Convolvulaceae |
| Flowering Season | Summer to autumn |
| Ideal Growing Conditions | Full sun, fertile soil |
| Uses/Benefits | Trellises, fences, fast vertical coverage |
17. PURPLE PASSION FLOWER
Passiflora produces exotic purple flowers with intricate patterns. This creeper thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, climbing trellises or walls. Blooming from summer to autumn, it attracts pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds.
Regular watering and pruning maintain growth, while its unique flowers make it a standout vertical garden feature.
PURPLE PASSION FLOWER
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Passiflora edulis |
| Family | Passifloraceae |
| Flowering Season | Summer to autumn |
| Ideal Growing Conditions | Full sun, well-drained soil |
| Uses/Benefits | Trellises, balconies, pollinator-friendly |
18. QUEEN’S WREATH
Petrea volubilis is a climbing creeper with star-shaped violet-blue flowers. It blooms profusely from spring to autumn, covering pergolas or walls beautifully.
It prefers full sunlight and fertile soil. The delicate flowers attract pollinators, and its cascading habit creates an elegant vertical display. Occasional pruning encourages dense flowering and maintains shape.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Petrea volubilis |
| Family | Verbenaceae |
| Flowering Season | Spring to autumn |
| Ideal Growing Conditions | Full sun, fertile soil |
| Uses/Benefits | Vertical décor, pergolas, garden highlight |
19. CUP-&-SAUCER VINE
Cobaea scandens produces large bell-shaped purple flowers. It grows vigorously on fences and trellises, blooming from summer to autumn.
Preferring full sunlight and well-drained fertile soil, it attracts bees and butterflies. Its lush foliage and striking flowers make it perfect for covering vertical spaces and creating tropical-themed garden corners.

| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cobaea scandens |
| Family | Polemoniaceae |
| Flowering Season | Summer to autumn |
| Ideal Growing Conditions | Full sun, fertile soil |
| Uses/Benefits | Trellises, pergolas, vertical display |
20. CHALICE VINE
Solandra maxima is a tropical creeper with large, exotic yellow chalice-shaped flowers. It blooms from summer to autumn and prefers full sunlight and fertile, well-drained soil.
Ideal for pergolas and trellises, it attracts pollinators and adds a bold tropical flair to vertical gardens. Occasional pruning encourages dense flowering and strong climber growth.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Solandra maxima |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Flowering Season | Summer to autumn |
| Ideal Growing Conditions | Full sun, fertile soil |
| Uses/Benefits | Pergolas, vertical décor, tropical look |
21. Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle is a fast-growing creeper with fragrant tubular flowers that start white and turn yellow with age.
Blooming from spring to summer, it climbs fences, trellises, or walls and attracts pollinators. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Its sweet fragrance makes it ideal for sensory gardens and vertical decor.

| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lonicera japonica |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Flowering Season | Spring to summer |
| Ideal Growing Conditions | Full sun to partial shade, fertile soil |
| Uses/Benefits | Fragrant trellises, vertical décor, pollinator-friendly |
22. Potato Vine / Jasmine Nightshade
Solanum jasminoides is a vigorous climber producing clusters of star-shaped white to pale blue flowers from spring to summer.
It grows well on trellises, walls, or pergolas and prefers full sun with well-drained soil. Its abundant blooms attract bees and butterflies, and occasional pruning encourages dense growth and extended flowering.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Solanum jasminoides |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Flowering Season | Spring to summer |
| Ideal Growing Conditions | Full sun, well-drained soil |
| Uses/Benefits | Trellises, pergolas, pollinator-friendly, vertical décor |
23. Yellow Bells
Tecoma stans produces trumpet-shaped bright yellow flowers from spring to summer. It thrives on fences, trellises and walls under full sunlight and well-drained soil.
The vibrant flowers attract bees and butterflies, while regular pruning encourages bushy growth and dense flowering. It is perfect for adding cheerful vertical accents to gardens.

| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tecoma stans |
| Family | Bignoniaceae |
| Flowering Season | Spring to summer |
| Ideal Growing Conditions | Full sun, well-drained soil |
| Uses/Benefits | Vertical décor, pollinator-friendly, garden accent |
24. Dutchman’s Pipe
Aristolochia elegans is a unique climber with maroon, pipe-shaped flowers. It blooms from summer to autumn, climbing trellises, fences, and pergolas.
Preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, Its unusual flowers attract pollinators, and pruning helps maintain shape and encourage vigorous growth.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aristolochia elegans |
| Family | Aristolochiaceae |
| Flowering Season | Summer to autumn |
| Ideal Growing Conditions | Full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil |
| Uses/Benefits | Unique vertical décor, pollinator-friendly, exotic look |
25. Cat’s Claw Vine
Cat’s Claw Vine is a fast-growing climber with yellow trumpet-shaped flowers. Blooming from summer to autumn, it climbs fences, trellises, and walls rapidly.
It prefers full sunlight and fertile soil. Its dense foliage provides coverage and privacy, while its flowers attract butterflies. Regular pruning controls growth and encourages continuous flowering.

| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dolichandra unguis-cati |
| Family | Bignoniaceae |
| Flowering Season | Summer to autumn |
| Ideal Growing Conditions | Full sun, fertile soil |
| Uses/Benefits | Trellises, fences, rapid vertical coverage |
Growing Conditions and Care for Creeper Flowering Plants in India
- Sunlight: Most creepers need full sun for 4–6 hours daily; some tolerate partial shade.
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil is ideal; mix compost or organic manure for better growth.
- Watering: Water regularly during growth and flowering, reduce slightly during dormant season.
- Pruning: Trim regularly to encourage dense foliage and more flowers; remove dead stems.
- Support: Use trellises, fences, pergolas or wires for proper vertical growth.
- Fertilization: Use balanced NPK fertilizers or organic compost every 2–3 months for healthy blooms.
- Pest Control: Watch for aphids, mites and fungal infections; apply natural pesticides if needed.
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