These colorful climbers are well-behaved vines
Familiar vines such as royal trumpet vine, jasmine or passion flower vine simply are too aggressive for such a spot and nearly impossible to keep to a modest size.
Native to Mexico, they feature heart-shaped, slightly hairy emerald green leaves to 2 inches.
Beginning in summer, plants produce an abundance of 2-inch, flared trumpet flowers that are either vibrant purple ('Joan Lorraine'), lavender ('Sky Blue') or pure white ('Snow White').
Though plants can reach 10 feet in the ground, when I've grown them in a container, they've topped out at 6 to 8 feet.
Asarina purpusii has the velvety leaves of A. erubescens and the slender trumpet flowers of A. scandens, including subtle nectar guidelines.
Pinnate leaves with veined, gray-tinted leaflets create an airy look to the foliage.
Beginning in late spring, plants produce an abundance of narrow, inch-long trumpet-shaped flowers, either a rich red ('Cherry Red'), a bright gold ('Tresco Gold') or a new yellow variety with pink tips ('Pink Lemonade').
Mina lobata, known as Spanish flag or exotic love vine, is a morning glory with unusual finger-like flowers.
Hummingbird heaven All of the vines here are hummingbird favorites, so expect regular visits.