Climbing Plants

Soleil D'Or is a very striking firethorn bush with loads of yellow berries in the autumn and winter. A very abundantly flowering shrub that will flower in May and June with scented white blossoms that will also attract lots of butterflies and bees.

'Soleil d'or' has thorns on the branches and makes a really rather splendid impenetrable hedge.

Characteristics

• Soil: Moist but well drained soil.
• Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade
• Flowering Period: May to June
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy
• Rate of Growth: Average to Fast Growing
• Height & Spread: 3m x 3m
• Pot Size: 2 Litre

Pyracantha cocc. 'Red Column' is an evergreen medium-sized shrub with a wide upright, bushy shape. It is a sturdy thorny shrub with glossy, medium-green to dark oval leaves. Blooming profusely from May to June with small white clusters of flowers, followed later by bright red berries.

Characteristics:

• Type: Evergreen Shrub
• Colour: White, Red, Green
• Height: H 3m
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy
• Flowers: May to June
• Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade
• Pot Size: 2 Litre

Lonicera Red World is ideal for coastal areas, cottage gardens, walls and perfect for trailing along an arch. Red World has all year-round colour with green leaves that are bronze tinged in the winter.

It is an evergreen to semi evergreen vigorous climbing honeysuckle with beautiful clusters of red buds opening to white flowers with a reddish pink colour on the outside with a strong fragrance.

Characteristics

• Soil: Moist but well drained soil.
• Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade
• Flowering Period: May to June
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy
• Rate of Growth: Average to Fast Growing
• Height & Spread: 6m x 1.5m
• Pot Size: 2 Litre

Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' is a large, strong-growing, spiny evergreen shrub of upright habit, with oblong, glossy dark green leaves. Clusters of small, white flowers in early summer are followed by long-lasting, bright orange berries.

Characteristics:

• Type: Bushy Evergreen Climber
• Colour: Orange
• Max. Height & Spread: H 1.5 - 2.5m x S 1.5 - 2.5m
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Flowers: Early Summer
• Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade
• Pot Size: 2 Litre

Parthenocissus quinquefolia is a vigorous large deciduous climber. Leaves with five ovare leaflets, turning brught red and orange in autumn. Flowers inconspicuous, berries blue-black.

Characteristics:

• Type: Deciduous Climber
• Colour: Orange, Red
• Height & Spread: H 12m x S 4-8m
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Flowers: Autumn
• Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade
• Pot Size: 2 Litre, 4 Canes

'Halliana' is a vigorous twining large evergreen climber with ovate, dark green leaves. Its flowers are white but turn buff-yellow. Highly-fragrant with glossy, black berries.

Newly planted honeysuckles should be cut back by up to two thirds in their first year in early spring. The resulting new growth can then be tied onto a frame, and then nipped back when they reach the desired height.

Characteristics:

• Type: Semi-Evergreen Climber
• Colour: Yellow, White
• Height & Spread: H 10m x S 2m
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy
• Flowers: April to August
• Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade
• Pot Size: 2 Litre (4 Canes)

'Pink Showers' is a frost hardy, evergreen climber with trailing stems bearing leathery, glossy, narrowly lance-shaped, dark green leaves and terminal clusters of fragrant, star-shaped, light pink flowers in summer.

Characteristics:

• Type: Evergreen Climber
• Colour: Green Foilage with Pink Flowers
• Height & Spread: H 4-8m x S 4-8m
• Hardiness: Half-Hardy
• Flowers: Summer
• Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade
• Pot Size: 2 Litre

'Aromatica' is a highly scented summer flowering clematis usually blooming in July to October. Admire the unusual deep violet blooms with prominent pale yellow stamens as the plant trails prettily through borders.

Plant in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil. Keep the base of the plant and roots cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebbles or flat stones at the base. Plant with the crown of the clematis at soil level. Mulch in late winter with garden compost.

Characteristics:

• Type: Deciduous Climber
• Colour: Purple
• Height & Spread: H 2.5m x S 1m
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Flowers: Early Summer - Mid Autumn
• Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade
• Pot Size: 2 Litre

'Armandii' is a very attractive, large, vigorous evergreen climber with leathery, dark glossy green trifoliate leaves up to 15cm long.

Fragrant, four-petalled, star-shaped white flowers appear in early spring and the new leaves are bronze-tinted. Plant near a doorway to enjoy the scent, and give it plenty of room to spread out.

Characteristics:

• Type: Evergreen Climber
• Colour: Cream-White
• Height & Spread: H 4-8m x S 2.5m
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Flowers: Spring
• Position: Full Sun

'Queen Mother' is a deciduous, perennial climber with pinnate, dark green leaves and, from early summer to mid-autumn, small, nodding, bell-shaped, reddish-pink to purple-pink flowers with paler, recurved petal tips.

Plant this clematis in a moisture-retentive, well-drained soil with the roots and base of the plant kept cool and shaded by other plants or a layer of pebble at the base.

Characteristics:

• Type: Deciduous Climber
• Colour: Red,Pink
• Height & Spread: H 2.5 - 4m x S 1.5m
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Flowers: Mid-Summer to Mid-Autumn
• Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade
• Pot Size: 2 Litre

'Snowdrift' is a vigorous evergreen clematis which produces a profusion of sweetly scented, star-shaped white flowers from March to April. The glossy mid-green leaves are retained throughout the year, making it an excellent climber for clothing an unsightly wall.

Warning: Toxic to dogs if eaten.

Characteristics:

• Type: Evergreen Climber
• Colour: White
• Height & Spread: H 5m x S 3m
• Hardiness: Frost Hardy (Needs Winter Protection)
• Flowers: March to April
• Position: Full Sun

Clematis montana wilsonii is a deciduous climber with green leaves and starry flowers that appear later than other varieties of this species. The flowers are white with greeny-cream stamens and have a scent reminiscent of chocolate.

Characteristics:

• Type: Deciduous Climber
• Colour: White
• Height & Spread: H 8 - 12m x S 2.5m
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Flowers: Spring & Summer
• Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade

Passiflora 'Purple Haze' is a semi-evergreen, tendril climber bearing large, fragrant, showy pale purple flowers with a darker purple centre. Flowers from early summer to early autumn. Plant in fulll sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil with shelter from cold.

This climber looks good for obelisks, walls or fences or through large shrubs or trees.

Characteristics:

• Colour: Violet-Blue
• Height & Spread: H 7m x S 3m
• Hardiness: Frost Hardy (Needs Winter Protection)
• Flowers: July to September
• Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade
• Pot Size: 2.25 Litre

'Guernsey Cream' is a magnificent large-flowered variety clematis that produces an abundance of luminous flowers that cover the foilage entirely. Opening pale-yellow, the rounded, overlapping petals are adorned with pale chartreuse central bars.

As the blooms mature, they fade to creamy white and contrast pleasantly with the prominent yellow anthers. The flowers are followed by large, silver seedheads which add further interest to the plant.

Characteristics:

• Type: Deciduous Climber
• Colour: White
• Height & Spread: H 2m x S 2m
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy
• Flowers: May to July
• Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade
• Pot Size: 2.25 Litre

Award winnig 'Apple Blossom' is a very large climber with masses of delightful, almond-scented flowers and a splendid foilage. Opening from nearly red buds, the single flowers gradually fade from pale pink to white as they mature.

Vigorous and quick growing, this early-flowering clematis is perfect for covering a wall, trellis, fence or pergola. Plant it where you will be able to enjoy its perfume like near a doorway, along a path or near your patio.

Characteristics:

• Type: Evergreen Climber
• Colour: White, Pale-Pink
• Height & Spread: H 5m x S 3m
• Hardiness: Frost Hardy
• Flowers: March to April
• Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade
• Pot Size: 2.25 Litre

'Ville de Lyon' is a moderately vigorous deciduous climber. In midsummer it produces bright, carmine-red flowers up to 13cm across with darker edges and yellow anthers.

'Ville de Lyon' thrives in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Keep the roots shaded by other plants or add a layer of pebbles or flat stones at the base.

Characteristics:

• Type: Deciduous Climber
• Colour: Pink
• Height & Spread: H 4m x S 1m
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Flowers: Mid-Summer
• Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade
• Pot Size: 2.25 Litre

Clematis 'Romantika' is a deciduous, perennial climber with pinnate, dark green leaves and, from midsummer to early autumn, dark purple flowers with pale yellow to yellow-green anthers.

Characteristics:

• Type: Deciduous Climber
• Colour: Dark-Purple
• Height & Spread: H 2.5m x S 2m
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy
• Flowers: July to September
• Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade
• Pot Size: 2.25 Litre

Dutch Honeysuckle Serotina produces masses of cartwheel shaped reddish-pink and cream flowers in summer. Each flower head is made up of rings of curved, almost tubular flowers. his vigorous grower can quickly cover a wall or fence in full sun or partial shade. Its loose, spreading habit makes it popular with wildlife.

Characteristics

• Soil: Moist but well drained soil.
• Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade
• Flowering Period: July to October
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy
• Rate of Growth: Fast Growing
• Height & Spread: 7m x 1m
• Pot Size: 2 Litre