![]() Some cling with tendrils, others shoot out long stems and some species grow with woody branches. (Image credit: Darrell Gulin/Getty Images) Water well, and tie long shoots to the support with garden twine to start the plants climbing.' 'Add a good layer of mulch to boost growth, prevent weeds and retain moisture. 'Always plant your climber leaning towards its support, backfilling the soil around the roots,' explains Marcus Eyles of Dobbies.Fix trellis or wire to the wall, depending on the type of climber you are planting (see below).Place the plant in the hole, backfill it, and water generously with a couple of full cans.Dig a hole, about 30 - 45cm away from the wall.If the area is paved, remove a slab and work in plenty of fresh compost.Wisteria is another great choice for a pergola. Head over to our guide on the best climbing roses for more inspiration.įor a no-fuss plant which does not need complicated pruning, Virginia Creeper will work well, as it grows quickly, and provides a brilliant splash of autumn colour. ‘Albertine’ has pretty salmon pink flowers with a sweet fragrance. Star jasmineĪ rambling rose, which usually flowers once a year, creates a magical sight when grown over a pergola. It will grow to around 5m tall and scrambles happily over natural structures such as trees, as well as trellis and obelisks. Late flowering clematis include ‘Etoile Violette’ with stunning velvety purple open flowers. It’s a fast grower, which reaches 5m tall. ![]() Choose a good sized, strong plant (specialist mail order nurseries are often a great place to buy).Įarly flowering varieties have small individual blooms, such as c.alpina ‘Pamela Jackman,’ with its deep blue, nodding petals, grows up to 2m tall.Ī mid-season choice, flowering in March to May is clematis ‘Armandii,’ which is smothered in starry white flowers on evergreen foliage. They can be grown in containers or in the ground. These scrambling, twining plants flower at different times, grow at varying rates and there are ten different flower shapes, from single large ones to bell shaped and even tubular, so factor in your preferences when buying.Ĭlematis fall into three main groups, early flowering, early to mid-season flowering and late flowering. There are so many covetable clematis on offer that the only problem will be choosing which to buy. If you're keen to learn how to grow clematis, you'll be spoiled for choice. (Image credit: Clive Nichols/Getty Images) ![]() Passiflora caerulea ‘Constance Elliot’ has stunning white, scented flowers, but this one might need some extra winter protection, such as a fleece cover during hard frosts. There's tips on how to protect plants from winter in our guide. Some types of passion flower are only suitable for growing in a greenhouse.įor an outdoor fuss-free option, hardy passiflora caerulea has beautifully marked purple and white flowers. Prune plants by snipping off the weakest shoots and pinch out unwanted growth during the growing season. The ultimate height is 10m and spread is 3.5m, and it will reach the top of a doorway in around two to three years. It prefers a sunny place, south- or south-west facing and will also thrive in a container. This can be a delicate plant, so site away from cold, drying winds and mulch the base for added winter protection. It blooms from summer into autumn (July to October in the northern hemisphere), and produces orange fruits in autumn. (Image credit: Andrea Kennard/Getty Images)Įach exotic flower is a work of art on this evergreen, woody climber which grows upwards using tightly spiralling tendrils. There's more expert tips on how to grow wisteria in our guide. They need pruning twice a year, in July and in January/February. Wisteria can reach 10m tall and 20m wide, so check the expected height and spread against your space before planting. ![]() Wall-based wisteria will need a strong support grid of horizontal wires attached to vine-eyes, which are screwed into masonry around every 50cm.įeed plants in spring with a liquid tomato fertiliser and keep well-watered as they establish. For pergolas and arches, choose a Japanese wisteria and for walls, opt for Chinese wisteria ( w.sinensis is a good one). It can be slow to get started, taking five years to flower, but once established, it will grow vigorously in a spot in full sun.Ĭhoose a plant that has been grafted (look for the knobbly bit at the base of the stem), rather than one grown from seed, otherwise you could wait 20 years for it to blossom. (Image credit: Teresa Kopec/Getty Images)Ĭurrently enjoying a surge of popularity following its appearance adorning the Bridgerton family residence in the hit Netflix series, this stunning climber has swags of sweetly scented, pale lilac coloured blooms.
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