Climbing Plants
Climbers are highly versatile plants with a natural tendency to climb, scramble or ramble. They are excellent for covering walls, fences, trellis, unsightly features or pergolas, or even to clamber over natural supports such as conifer trees, bushes and shrubs. Some climbers twine around the framework they're designed to scramble over, whereas others such as Hedera, Campsis and Passiflora actually self-cling to their climbing surface. The structure you use to support your climber should be secure and strong, because the plants can become heavy with age. Climbing plants can be used to brighten up your vertical planting areas such as bare walls or simply provide beautiful flowers, lush foliage and a fabulous scent for your garden. If you're looking for climbing plants for sun then star jasmine and Campsis are an excellent choice, whereas the best climbing plants for shade are Virginia Creeper and Akebia Quinata (also known as Chocolate Vine). Many climbers are also excellent wildlife attracting plants, whilst ivy varieties such as Hedera Hibernica make useful groundcover plants and Hedera Helix is suitable for growing in a container.
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How to choose a climbing plant
Understand how to choose the best climbing plant for your site and situation. This guide covers (1) climbing habit - self clinging vs. twining climbers vs. wall shrubs; (2) aspect; and (3) size and hardiness.
How to plant, grow and care for climbing plants
This guide covers how to secure a framework for your climbing plant, when and how to plant, initial training of climbing stems, on-going training and garden care. The comprenehsive guide also includes our nurseryman's tips on recommended varieties.
Our full guide to climbing plants including insight into different types, features that might be best for you, using climbers to add vertical ascent, planting process, garden care, pruning and winter protection.
Climbing Plants for a Wall or Fence
Factors to consider when choosing the best climbing plant for a wall or fence and a full run-down of the top 10 climbing plants, widely credited for their beauty and utility.
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