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This gorgeous climber from South America will really brighten up a blank wall or trellis in your garden. Deep green foliage and vibrant magenta purple flower bracts show throughout summer - in warmer areas it will flower longer, adding some real drama to any planting scheme. Evergreen.

Protect from harsh frost.

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This gorgeous climber from South America will really brighten up a blank wall or trellis in your garden. Deep green foliage and glowing magenta purple flower bracts throughout summer add some real drama to any planting scheme. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Requires well drained soil, grows well in coastal areas. Plant for max. sun.

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aka Bougainvillea

If you have a very warm sheltered spot then this is the climber for you. Deep green foliage and bright crimson red flower bracts make a stunning display from summer to autumn. Must have well drained soil and protection from frost. Evergreen.

As Bouganvillea come from South America warmth is more important to the plant than lots of fertilizer. Choose a spot where the soil is well drained and therefore does not get too cold and claggy in winter.

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A native plant forming mounds of sprawling rush-like stems. Trained it can growing up as a climber. Very beautiful nodding cream flowers smoother the foliage in spring, followed by fluffy silver seed heads. Hardy to dry, open conditions. Evergreen

A great plant for grasslands, shrublands and rocky areas. Its natural range follows the dry eastern flanks of the lower North Island and South Island

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aka New Zealand Clematis

Clematis. One of the loveliest NZ Native plants, suitable for trellises, walls or rambling joyfully through trees. Festoons of large, starry, pure white blooms with golden anthers appear in spring, followed by silken seed heads. Keep roots cool with a nice layer of mulch. Evergreen.

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Dark green fern like leaves and oh so pretty single white flowers that appear in abundance in the spring make this little Sweet Hart a must have. Its naturally scrambling habit make it perfect for draping over banks and walls and it looks great in a hanging basket. Evergreen.

As with all Clematis 'Sweet Hart' prefers to have a cool root run so it is important to keep the base of the plant well mulched. It will perform its best in a sheltered position. Growing Clematis

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aka Creeping Fig

A useful plant for covering up anything ugly or unsightly - in the garden that is. Self clinging aerial roots clamber along walls, up fences, water tanks etc. Small juvenile foliage is an attractive bronze green. Grow in sun/part shade and needs protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

This is a plant that I am never without in the garden. I prefer the small mature leaves and usually trim off the more mature rangy growth. Creeping Fig does not like harsh frost and will show signs of some stress in very cold winters but usually recovers well.

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aka Coral Pea

Coral Pea. An evergreen twining climber with leathery green foliage. Clusters of little "pea like" white flowers appear in late winter-spring smothering the foliage. Likes a sunny well drained spot with protection from harsh frost. Avoid Lime. Very pretty and evergreen.

Hardenbergia is evergreen but can be cut back after flowering to reinvigorate and encourage new growth.

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aka Coral Pea

This is a shrubby form of Hardenbergia with large leathery green leaves. In winter-spring the shrub is covered in pretty purple pea-like flowers that put on quite a dazzling display. Likes a sunny well drained position with protection from harsh frost. Trim after flowering. Evergreen. PVR

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aka Coral Pea

Coral Pea. An evergreen twining climber with leathery green foliage. Clusters of little "pea like" pink flowers appear in late winter-spring smothering the foliage. Likes a sunny well drained spot with protection from harsh frost. Avoid Lime. Very pretty and evergreen.

Hardenbergia is evergreen but will respond well to being cut back to encourage new growth.

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aka Purple Coral Pea

This 'Aussie' climber will bring some welcome colour to your garden in winter and spring as long as you give it a warm sheltered position in the garden. Dark green leathery foliage and racemes of purple pea like flowers. Use on a trellis or pergola or scramble loosely over rocks and banks. Evergreen.

Hardenbergia is evergreen but can be cut back hard after flowering to reinvigorate and encourage new growth.

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Variegated Ivy. Fast growing, vigorous and self-clinging. This is a useful plant when quick coverage of unsightly areas is needed. Use as an indoor plant. Glossy, broad, fresh green foliage always looks good and responds well to a trim. Tolerates just about anything. Evergreen.

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Rich green leaves informally variegated and splashed with blotches and speckles of bright gold becoming cream with maturity. Great to use as a climber or ground cover. Can brighten up a dark area. Left untrained it can trail on its own.

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A fast growing evergreen climber or ground-cover. With its air roots it will cling to whatever it comes in contact with. It has a lovely gold margin framing a gray-green inner lobed leaf. Grow up a fence, retaining wall or plant on top of a retaining wall and allow it to cascade down.

Tolerates regular clipping to maintain.

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Long, narrow, sharp, needle-like, forward pointing lobes on small narrow leaves of rich dark green with tiny leaved lateral branches, give a dainty and very distinctive character to this this attractive little ivy. Evergreen

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An award winning and attractive form of Ivy with variegated foliage. Use as a ground-cover or to cover unsightly walls, fences, water tanks etc. Ivy tolerates regular clipping and makes a wonderful topiary plant grown on a frame. Happiest in semi-shade but otherwise very tolerant. Evergreen.

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aka Wax Plant

Hoya carnosa, AKA wax plant or honey plant, is a climbing or trailing perennial houseplant. Cna be grown outside but in a very sheltered position. Fragrant white and pink summer flowers. Long lived house plant. Happiest in full sun with a free draining mix , Over watering may cause root rot.

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aka Lemon Scented Jasmine

Jasminum azoricum, commonly known as lemon-scented jasmine is an evergreen climbing vine. Small dark green glossy leaves and white highly scented star-shaped flowers in summer. Ideal for growing over a trellis or fence.

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aka Pink Jasmine

Jasminum Beesianum is a popular climber with deep rose pink slightly fragrant flowers in mid summer along the stems. Unpruned it can reach a height of around 5m easy to trimmed into shape after flowering. Grow on walls, trellis or fences; a good screening plant. Loved by bees. Evergreen

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aka Primrose Jasmine

Jasminum mesnyi is one of the true yellow jasmines. This ornamental climber is both vigorous and hardy. They rich yellow flowers are not known to be fragrant but for sheer colour display it is a winner. Responds well to pruning after flowering. Excellent bonsai jasmine. Evergreen.

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Pink Jasmine. An evergreen, twining climber with masses of pink flower buds late winter- early spring, followed by an abundance of sweetly fragrant white flowers. As much as it will climb it also makes a great groundcover.

Make sure you keep this trimmed so it doesn`t take over in the garden.

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A fast growing, easy care climber. With its lush green, tropical foliage and a profusion of ruby red trumpet shaped flowers from early Summer they are a great choice to add a touch of the tropics to any garden. Prefers full sun and protection from heavy frosts. Evergreen.

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A fast growing, easy care climber. With its lush green, tropical foliage and a profusion of clear white trumpet shaped flowers from early Summer they are a great choice to add a touch of the tropics to any garden. Prefers full sun and protection from heavy frosts. Evergreen.

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aka Wire Vine

The twisting, tangled stems of this native Climber make for an interesting and useful plant that can be trained as a climber or used to scramble informally wherever you want quick cover and a plant of interest. Plant in morning sun in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Semi-evergreen.

The flowers on the female form of Muehlenbeckia are inconspicuous but emit a pleasant fragrance. The flowers are followed by little white berries. This plant also responds well to clipping and is often used for informal topiary work.

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aka Bower vine

Pandorea jasminoides ‘Charisma' has irregular green and cream variegated foliage, and soft pink flowers with a dark pink throat. The lush variegated leaves clothe the slender stems from top to bottom, providing a neat background to the panicles of flowers, and taking centre stage when the plant is not in bloom. New growth may be frost tender. Evergreen

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aka Bower vine

This beautiful evergreen climber comes to us from Australia. The foliage is a deep glossy green and the trumpet blooms are shaded a rich deep pink with a maroon eye. The blooms appear from summer through to autumn. Likes the sun but needs a sheltered position away from harsh winds; New growth may be frost tender. Evergreen

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aka Wonga Wonga Vine

Wonga Wonga Vine. When this beautiful climber is full flower during spring it really produces the WOW factor. Panicles of fragrant, golden orange blooms drip deliciously from stems of glossy green foliage. Likes a sunny spot with protection from cold winds; New growth may be frost tender. Evergreen

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aka Bower Vine

Named after Pandora of Greek mythology this Aussie beauty puts on a real show from spring to autumn. Glossy green foliage and large bell shaped flowers in pure white with a soft yellow throat. Needs a sunny position and a support framework. New growth may be frost tender. Evergreen

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aka Bower vine

This beautiful evergreen climber comes to us from Australia. The foliage is a deep glossy green and the trumpet blooms are shaded a soft pink with a deep maroon centre. The blooms appear from summer through to autumn. Likes the sun but needs a sheltered position; New growth may be frost tender. Evergreen

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aka Wonga Wonga Vine

Wonga Wonga Vine. This rapid and strong growing climber has handsome glossy green foliage made up of divided leaflets. Panicles of tubular bell shaped flowers in rich cream appear in spring and summer and emit a lovely fragrance. Plant in a sheltered, sunny position; New growth may be frost tender. Evergreen

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aka NZ Jasmine Kaihua

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aka Passionfruit

The Passionfruit vine has attractive mauve and white flowers that turn into yummy round dark purple fruit at the end of summer. To do well your vine must be in a sunny, sheltered, well-drained position. Though self-fertile will often do better when 2 are planted together. Evergreen.

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aka Queen's Wreath or Sandpaper vine

Climber. The sharp contrast between the soft, delicate flowers and the harsh, crisp leaves of the Purple Wreath is most unexpected! Even the new leaves are stiff and papery. This is a vigorous twining vine with rough green leaves and spectacular clusters of purple flowers. Clusters remain for many days

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aka Cape Plumbago

The pretty clusters of deep blue flowers that appear from spring through to autumn are what makes this shrub so desirable. Happy in sun or part shade, tolerates dry conditions but not harsh frost. Trim lightly to maintain shape. Semi-evergreen. PVR

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aka Potato creeper, Jasmine Nightshade

Solanum Jasminoides is an evergreen climber with attractive, long lasting white small flowers appearing from spring through to autumn. Hardy, fast growing to around 6m. Protect from frost when young, Prune to shape and encourage dense coverage. Evergreen

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aka Blue Bell Climber

Climbing Bluebells is a twiggy climber that will climb or mound as a shrub or trail down a hillside displaying its gorgeous bluebell flowers as it goes. Although it may look fragile it is really quite tough. Low maintenance, versatile plant. Frost hardy once established. Evergreen

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aka Three Kings Vine

This is a very special New Zealand plant. Originating from the Three Kings Islands where there is only one plant still remaining in the wild. All plants sold today are descended from this one wild plant.

The tecomanthe vine will only flower if it is growing horizontally.

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aka Star Jasmine

This form of 'Star Jasmine' is compact and well behaved. Small, glossy, dark green leaves with dainty creamy white flowers appearing in summer. The fragrance is strong and sensual. Can be used as a climber or left to trail along the ground as a loose ground-cover. Sun or part shade. Evergreen.