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Pruning a climber or vine in the early stages of its growth is important. As you nip out the growing tips, you encourage the plant to branch out, resulting in many stems that can be trained up the suport. As the climber matures, encourage prolific flowering by pruning, but be aware of the different flowering habits of different plants: some flower on old wood – last season’s growth, and some on new wood – the present season’s growth, so check before you prune. A very important element with regard to pruning is to ensure that you do not cut through a major stem as this will cause a whole section of the plant to die off.
Because a climber is likely to be a permanent fixture in the garden, it is wise to prepare the soil well before planting. Check that the soil is not filled with builder’s rubble as this is often the case next to walls. Include large quantities of organic compost and check that the drainage is good. You are only limited by your imagination. Some climbers such as Trachelospermum jasminoides (AKA Star Jasmine) and Ficus pumila can be used as either a ground cover or small climber depending on how you train the plant initially. Both of these climbers are evergreen. Of equal importance are deciduous climbers such as Clematis and Wisteria which flower in early spring and offer masses of delicate blooms as well as fragrance.
Have a browse through our range of climbers and we are sure you will find a plant that you can easily look up.
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aka Grape Table
A popular NZ bred table grape that ripens towards the end of autumn. Good weather and disease resistance. Large-medium black fruit that look and taste great with an aromatic spicy flavour. Grapes will grow in most soils but do better with good drainage and of course they love the sun. Deciduous.
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Climbing
Grape Albany Surprise RS 3309
Current Stock Height: 60/100 cm ?
Container: 3l ?
$26.99
Grape Albany Surprise
Current Stock Height: 80/90 cm ?
Container: 5l ?
$39.99
Stock of this item is very low.
Grape Albany Surprise
Expected Stock Height: 90/120 cm ?
New stock expected Beginning of July, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $46.99. Payment on order.
aka Aka Canadice. Grape Table
A delicious grape with a thin dark red skin. The grapes are seedless have a lovely delicate flavour. Crops well with medium sized bunches that are ripe in summer. The vine shows good disease resistance. Plant in a sunny well drained position and only prune in winter after leaf fall. Deciduous.
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Climbing
Grape Candice Seedless
Current Stock Height: 75/85 cm ?
Container: 3l ?
$26.99
Grape Candice Seedless
Expected Stock Height: 30/60 cm ?
New stock expected Beginning of July, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $46.99. Payment on order.
aka Grape Table
Bred in America in 1882 and still one of the most popular table grapes today. Large juicy oval fruits that are an attractive green shade and pleasantly aromatic. The fruit is sweet, can be used for juice, wine making or simply popping straight into your mouth! Ripe March-April. Deciduous.
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Climbing
Grape Niagara
Current Stock Height: 70/90 cm ?
Container: 3l ?
$26.99
Grape Niagara
Expected Stock Height: 60/110 cm ?
New stock expected Beginning of July, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $46.99. Payment on order.
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.
Leaves: Semi-Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Spreading
Muehlenbeckia Complexa
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$14.99
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