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Climbing Plants
When they go low, we go high! Climbing plants are the best way to make use of your garden’s vertical spaces, bringing all the colour, fragrance and flowers you need to take your garden to the next level. At our nursery in Worcestershire, award winning growers nurture the biggest range of climbers in the UK, including clematis, jasmine, honeysuckle, wisteria and many more. Using organic fertilisers, rainwater and natural pest control to grow your climbers means that you can be sure you’re getting the most sustainable plants as well as the best for your garden. Of course our expert climber obsessives are on hand to help you grow them, too.
What kind of support do climbers need?
Most climbing plants will need some kind of support to climb up, whether that’s a trellis, a pergola or a network of wires. Twining climbers like clematis, jasmine and honeysuckle will curl themselves around a vertical obelisk or trellis, scrambling climbers such as roses will grow through a tree or over wires and tendril climbers will need a horizontal support. Self clinging climbers like ivy and Virginia creeper don’t need any support at all, and will happily attach themselves to a wall, fence or shed. Find out more about the right way to support your climber.
Can I grow a climber in a pot?
Climbers in pots are ideal for your patio, doorstep or pergola. In a sunny spot you can grow all sorts of flowering climbers including clematis, passiflora and roses - be sure to choose a more compact variety suitable for pots, such as Courtyard roses. For more shady spots, a jasmine, honeysuckle or ivy is easy to grow in a pot and can be pruned to fit smaller spaces. Growing in a pot and training your climber on a freestanding trellis or obelisk also means that your plant can come with you when you move! Here’s more potted inspiration from our growers…
Which are the fastest growing climbers?
Need to disguise a rundown shed or reduce neighbour noise? If you need your climber to do its thing ASAP, some of the fastest growing species include ivy, Boston ivy and Russian vine. They’ll cover your wall, fence or structure quickly while also helping to absorb pollution and soften noise from roads and surrounding houses. Virginia Creeper will grow to a height of around 20m if you want it to, and if you don’t, like all of these vigorous climbers, it’s easy to prune. Rundown shed? What rundown shed?
Caring for your climbing plant
Get your climbing plants off to a flying start by following our easy planting guide. Water your climber regularly while it’s getting established, especially if you’re growing it in a pot. Your new plant will appreciate a feed and some support to get it growing in the right direction. Once your climber has had the chance to grow bigger, you’ll want to keep it in shape with a little regular pruning - this is especially important for clematis, and you’ll be amazed at the difference it makes.
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Tried & tested favourites as selected by growers
- Get the best bang for your buck
- A tree for every purpose
- Multi-season interest
- Wildlife attracting
Romantic soft Blue-violet flowering Wisteria
- Soft Blue-violet flowers in densely packed hanging racemes 25-30cm long
- Flowers from May to June
- Twines anti-clockwise through a tree or across a wall
- Long-lived hardy perennial with real bee-appeal
Fragrant evergreen diva covered in snowy white flowers
- Happy in full sun to partial shade
- Ideal for training up a pergola, fence or arbour
- Flowers from July to September
- Evergreen foliage for year-round colour
Blue-indigo passion flowers tumbling from twisting tendrils of darkest green.
- Happy in full sun to partial shade
- Train up a sheltered wall, fence or trellis
- Flowers from July to September
- Yellow-orange fruits add autumn colour
Bundles of amethyst blooms all through the summer
- Loves a spot in full sun
- Quickly train up a large structure or wall
- Flowering from June to September
- RHS Award Winner for spectacular blooms
Evergreen climber with a host of heaven-scented crimson and blond blooms
- Happy in full sun to partial shade
- Self-clings to fences, pergolas and arbours
- Flowers from July to July
- Heavenly scent grows stronger in full sun
Award winning beauty with deep red and purple blooms in abundance
- Happy in full sun to partial shade
- Thrives when trained up a fence, arbour or pergola
- Flowers from July to October
- RHS Award of Garden Merit
Abundant snowy white passion flowers cascading from dark green tendrils
- Happy in full sun to partial shade
- Train up a sheltered wall, fence or trellis
- Flowers from July to September
- Yellow-orange fruits add drama in autumn
Masses of large cream flowers through the winter
- Happy in full sun to partial shade
- Thrives when trained up a trellis, obelisk or arbour
- Flowers from November to February
- An evergreen climber that will stay vibrant in winter
Starry white flowers on a colourful climber
- Loves a spot in full sun
- Thrives up a sunny wall, fence or pergola
- Flowers from July to September
- A hardy, low maintenance evergreen climber
Scented clusters of pearl white flowers
- Countless clusters of pearl white flowers
- Flowers May-June
- Evergreen hardy to -10ºC
- Group 1 - Flowers in late Winter to early Spring
Striking china white and violet blooms for long lasting colour
- Happy in full sun to partial shade
- Thrives when trained up a trellis, obelisk or arbour
- Flowers from June to October
- Attractive to pollinators
An RHS Award Winning Angel for your garden
- Huge frilly single lilac flowers all summer
- Flowers from June to October
- Fully hardy decidious climber
- Group 3 - Flowers from late Summer to Autumn
Creamy white clusters with a lime stripe
- Small creamy white bell shaped flowers
- Flowers December-February
- An evergreen climber that will stay vibrant in winter
- Group 1 - Flowers in late Winter to early Spring - Early flowering and no pruning required
Bright white, compact climber
- Happy in full sun to partial shade
- Train up a sheltered wall, fence or trellis
- Flowers from late May to late August
- Evergreen for year-round interest
Famously fragrant
- Loosely clustered blooms in a delicate lilac, deepening to fuchsia and violet in full sun
- Famous for its gorgeous scent
- Extremely hardy, with flowers up to early autumn
- The ideal cottage garden rose - plant near seating areas.
Blue bells blooming from vines all summer long
- Happy in full sun to partial shade
- Quickly climbs up a trellis or wall
- Flowers from June to September
- Evergreen for year-round interest
Award winning Ceanothus with masses of cornflower blue blooms
- Masses of cornflower blue flowers
- Flowers from April to May
- Fully hardy evergreen climber
- RHS Award Winner for fantastic blooms
Trailing snowdrop-white stunner
- Satin touch snowdrop-white flowers
- Flowers June-September
- Fully hardy deciduous climber
- Group 2 - Flowers twice in one summer
Award winning evergreen with lime and emerald foliage
- Award winning Evergreen Climber
- Stunning variegated lime and emerald foliage
- Ideal for vertical or ground coverage
- Brings colour and sophistication to your living space
Sparkling violet and raspberry stripes
- Violet flowers with a vibrant raspberry stripe
- Flowers May-June, September
- Fully hardy deciduous climber
- Group 2 - Flowers twice in one summer
Free-flowering fiery red roses
- Semi-double orange-red blooms up to to 10cm wide
- Subtle fragrance
- Covered in flowers all summer long
- Perfect for pergolas and pots
Frilled leaves and ivory flowers make this an ivy with a difference
- Unique creamy white frilled leaf pattern
- RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Attractive to honey bees
- Clusters of ivory flowers
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