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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 Small Leafed Creeping Fig
Creeping Fig - Small Leafed. An extremely useful plant for creating a green wall of foliage in the garden. Self clinging aerial roots that will clamber happily over hard surfaces. Dainty dark green foliage with some bronze tones. Will grow in sun or part shade. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Climbing
Ficus Pumila Minima
Current Stock Height: 2/5 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$19.99
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.
Habit: Climber
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 120cm
Hoya
Current Stock Height: 35/45 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$39.99
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
aka Star Jasmine
In my opinion one of the best evergreen climbers available to gardeners. Leathery glossy green leaves that have tones of red in winter and myriads of little white star shaped flowers in summer. Wonderfully fragrant. Easy to grow. Can be used as a sprawling ground-cover too.
Habit: Climber
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Climbing
Trachelospermum Jasminoides
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$16.99
Trachelospermum Jasminoides
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$26.99
Trachelospermum Jasminoides
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$39.99
Trachelospermum Jasminoides
New stock expected Winter, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $56.99. Payment on order.
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