Climbers and Vines - Just Arrived
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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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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 throughout summer add some real drama to any planting scheme. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.
Habit: Climbing
Mature Size (HxW): Climbing
Bougainvillea magnifica Traillii
Current Stock Height: 25/35 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$32.99
aka Canary Island Ivy
Ivy. Fast growing evergreen, vigorous and self-clinging. A very useful plant when quick coverage of unsightly areas is needed, use as groundcover, over walls, buildings, tree stumps, or as an indoors plant. Glossy, broad, fresh green foliage, responds well to a trim. Tolerates just about anything.
Mature Size (HxW): Ground-cover
Hedera Canariensis
Expected Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock.
aka Climbing Hydrangea
Lacecap. This is a very rare, self-clinging, climbing Hydrangea that hails from Mexico. The evergreen leaves are large, serrated and dark green. The flat white flower heads open from large buds and appear en masse in summer. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.
An interesting plant that can be used to cover an unsightly wall or fence, perhaps use it to cover a water tank if you live rural. Like me the plant may droop a little in our harsh afternoon sun but as long as it is well watered it will recover as the day cools. Perhaps happiest in a morning sun only position.
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Habit: Climbing
Mature Size (HxW): Climbing
Hydrangea Seemanii
Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock.
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
Habit: Climbing
Mature Size (HxW): 1.8m x 1.8m
Pandorea Charisma
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$36.99
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
Habit: Climbing
Mature Size (HxW): Climbing
Pandorea Jasminoides Deep Pink
Current Stock Height: 70/80 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$36.99
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
Habit: Climbing
Mature Size (HxW): 6m x 6m
Petrea Volubilis
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 5l ?
$34.99
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