Climbing plants are fantastic for brightening up bare walls and fences, screening unsightly areas and growing up obelisks to add height to borders. From showy Clematis flowers to the small and exquisite, these climbing plants will look delightful scrambling over trellis, obelisks and pergolas in borders and patio containers. We have lots of evergreen varieties in our value-for-money range lending winter interest to the garden too. For help and inspiration take a look at our Vertical Gardening guide. For help growing Clematis take a look at our How to grow Clematis guide.
Clematis Montana 'Continuity'(Old Man's Beard) A clematis montana with a difference, 'Continuity', true to its name, flowers all summer long, giving generous waves of colour. Like all montana, they grow like lightning too, so you can cover anything in next to no time! Ht.4m. Supplied in 7cm pots. More info |
Clematis montana 'Mayleen'(Old Man's Beard)
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Fuchsia 'Lady in Black' (Climbing)A brand new climbing fuchsia! This vigorous, hardy variety can be trained up a frame, trellis or fence and will be smothered in blooms from July to October. The unusual black-purple petals hang in ruffled clusters beneath deep pink sepals, with flowers borne on long upright stems. Fuchsia 'Lady in Black' can be grown in beds, borders and containers to add height and interest to your garden. Height: 2m (6'). Spread: 90cm (35"). More info |
Snail TreeVigna caracalla (Phaeolus caracalla) This evergreen twining climber is a close relative to the runner bean. Grown for its pendants of twisted flowers, like coiled snail shells, up to 5cm (2") across. The fascinating summer flowers are followed by cylindrical green fruits in late autumn. Requiring a minimum temperature of 15°C (59°F), Phaseolus is best grown in a heated greenhouse or conservatory. Alternatively, grow in patio containers that can be moved indoors for the winter. Height: 6m (20’). Spread: 2m (6’). Supplied in 9cm pots. More info |
Clematis 'Josephine'(Old Man's Beard) An alluring variety with soft pink blooms and flamboyant pompom centres. Clematis 'Josephine' is perfect for a sunny spot where its pretty colours are at their richest - in shadier positions the petals take on a fascinating green hue. This variety is superb for growing in patio containers or trained onto walls and fences. Height: 300 cm (10'). Spread: 2.5m (98in). Pruning group: 2. Supplied as young plants or 35mm plugs.Useful links: More info |
Clematis 'Empress'This sumptuous variety surely reigns supreme! One of the largest double flowering clematis, with spectacular sugar pink blooms of up to 10cm (4") across. This hardy deciduous climber is a real show stopper for sunny walls and patio containers. Height: 300 cm (10'). Spread: 2.5m (98in). Pruning group: 2. Supplied as young plants or 35mm plugs.Useful links: More info |
Mandevilla 'Sundaville Pink'Dipladenia Exotic, glowing sugar-pink blooms adorn this tropical evergreen climber. Flowering throughout the summer, Mandevilla 'Sundaville Pink' makes a wonderful addition to the patio where it will add height and jewel-like colour. Mandevillas love a hot sunny position - ideal for the patio, greenhouse or conservatory. Grow them in large containers that can be moved indoors to offer winter protection. Height: 1.8m (6'). Spread: 50cm (20"). Supplied in a 7cm pot. More info |