Top 10 Climbers & Vines

Hedera Hibernica – Irish or Boston Ivy

Irish or Boston Ivy is an excellent climber or vine plant due to its ability to provide year-round interest, screen fences, and offer ground cover. It can be trained and is versatile for use in winter hanging baskets and plant displays, making it a practical choice.

Parthenocissus Tricuspidata Veitchii – Boston Ivy

This climber/vine plant is ideal for climbing walls due to its fast growth, glossy green foliage, and ability to thrive in north or east-facing positions. It transforms into vibrant red-purple hues in autumn when exposed to sunlight.

Wisteria Floribunda Domino(‘Issai’)

This Japanese Wisteria variety is a great climber for several reasons. It has abundant and beautiful flowering, with two-tone lilac-blue flowers and distinctive lemon blotches. It blooms early and continuously each spring, starting from the first or second year. The plant is supplied at a substantial height and is resistant to pests and diseases. Its vigorous growth and ability to twist around supports make it ideal for embellishing walls, fences, pergolas, and more. It adapts well to different garden styles and is suitable for sunny locations.

Wisteria Floribunda Lipstick

‘Lipstick’ is an exceptional climber or vine plant due to its unique pale lilac-pink flowers, clockwise twining woody stems, and reliable hardiness. With dense pale green foliage that transitions to a stunning deep golden yellow in autumn, it offers year-round visual interest. This versatile vine grows well on walls, trellises, or fences and can thrive in the ground or in large pots. ‘Lipstick’ also emits a delightful sweet fragrance, adding to its appeal. It adapts to various lighting conditions and prefers shelter from cold winds and moist, well-drained soil.

Fragrant Evergreen Star Jasmin -Trachelospermum Jasminoides

Star Jasmine, or Trachelospermum, is a fantastic climbing plant for several reasons. It features large fragrant white flowers that emit a delightful scent, creating a relaxing ambience in the garden. With glossy evergreen foliage all year round, it provides an attractive cover for unsightly areas. It can climb over fences, trellises, walls, arbours, and more, offering versatility in placement.

Campsis Radicans Flamenco – Trumpet Vine

This climber plant is a beautiful, vigorous grower with stunning orange-red trumpets. It thrives in full sun and is easy to grow and train, making it ideal for covering walls, arches, and pergolas. Its vigorous growth and established size make it an excellent choice for adding colour and beauty to any space. Brilliant trumpets in unusual shades of orange-red from June to September.

Clematis Montana Mayleen – Pink Flowering Clematis

Clematis Montana Mayleen is a vigorous climber with a fast growth rate and dense foliage. It features beautiful light pink flowers with bronze-tinged foliage, creating an attractive display. The plant blooms in late spring and early summer, with occasional second flowering.

Lonicera x Heckrottii American Beauty

American Beauty Honeysuckle is a fragrant vine with stunning red buds and yellow petals. It blooms from late Spring to Summer, making it a great choice for continuous beauty. Its unique flowers and shrubby nature make it ideal for small wildlife gardens.

Jasminum Nudiflorum – Yellow Flowering Jasmine

Winter Jasmine is a fantastic climber for several reasons. Its cheerful yellow flowers bloom during the winter and early spring, providing colour and interest when few other plants bloom. It can be easily trained on a trellis or left to scramble freely, making it versatile in various garden settings.

Large circa 6ft Grape Vine – Vitis Vinifera ‘Purpurea’

This climber is a superb choice with its dense claret red foliage that transforms into a deep purple shade in summer. It additionally yields small, tart purple grapes in autumn, ideal for wine-making. Its striking appearance creates a beautiful contrast when paired with silver or gold foliage plants.