Climbers for Walls, Fences & Pergolas

Q: What are the best climbing plants for a wall or fence?

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Q: What is the best evergreen climber?

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Q: Can I grow a climber in a pot on a balcony?

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Q: How do climbers attach to walls?

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Q: Which climbers are best for privacy?

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Climbing plants and wall shrubs to clothe a wall, fence, trellis or pergola with foliage and flower.

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Blue Passion Flower

Passiflora caerulea

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Variegated Kiwi Vine

Actinidia kolomikta

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Golden Kiwi

Actinidia deliciosa (Golden Kiwi)

£19.99

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Purple Passion Fruit

Passiflora edulis (Passion Fruit)

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Dutchman's Pipe

Aristolochia macrophylla

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Trumpet Vine

Campsis radicans

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Flame Lily

Gloriosa superba 'Rothschildiana'

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Choosing climbing plants

Climbers are the most space-efficient plants in the garden. They take up almost no ground yet clothe a whole wall, fence or pergola, turning a bare vertical surface into something green, private or full of flower. In a small garden they are often the difference between four blank boundaries and a lush, enclosed space.

The climbers here range from self-clinging types that need no support to twiners and scramblers that want wires or a trellis to grab. Match the plant to the job: evergreens for year-round privacy, flowering climbers for a seasonal show over a pergola, and vigorous growers to cover a large expanse fast. Check how each one climbs on its plant page, since it decides what support, if any, you need to put up first.

All grown for UK gardens and sent out well rooted, ready to train in.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best climbing plants for a wall or fence?

The best depends on the spot. Evergreen climbers give year-round cover on a fence or wall, while flowering climbers add seasonal colour. Many climbers also suit a shady wall, so there is a climber for almost any aspect.

What is the best evergreen climber?

Evergreen climbers keep their leaves all year, giving constant cover and privacy on a wall, fence or trellis. They are ideal for screening a boundary in winter as well as summer, and this collection includes several reliable hardy choices.

Can I grow a climber in a pot on a balcony?

Yes, many climbers grow well in large pots trained up a trellis or railing, perfect for balconies and small patios. Give the plant a good-sized container and something to climb, and water regularly through summer.

How do climbers attach to walls?

It depends on the type. Self-clinging climbers attach directly to walls, while twiners and tendril climbers need wires or trellis to wrap around. We note how each plant climbs so you can set up the right support.

Which climbers are best for privacy?

Vigorous evergreen climbers give the fastest, most complete screening, clothing a fence or trellis with year-round foliage. For privacy plus colour, pair an evergreen climber with a flowering one on the same support.

Climbers to clothe a wall or fence

A bare wall or fence is wasted growing space. Climbers turn it into a living surface, covering brick and timber with foliage and flower and softening the hard edges of a garden. This collection brings together hardy and evergreen climbers to make the most of every vertical surface, from a sunny pergola to a shady boundary wall.

Climbers for balconies and small spaces

When floor space is short, grow up. A climber in a pot trained up a trellis or balcony railing turns a bare boundary into a green screen, adding privacy and greenery without using the patio. Evergreen climbers are especially good here, keeping a balcony or courtyard clothed all year.

Covering walls, fences and pergolas

Over a fence, pergola or unsightly wall, a climber does a job no other plant can. Combine an evergreen climber for year-round cover with a flowering one for a seasonal show, and a single patch of ground gives you privacy, colour and height all at once.

Supports and care

Match the support to the plant: twiners and tendril climbers need wires or trellis to grip, while self-clinging types attach to walls on their own. Plant a little away from the dry base of a wall, water well while establishing, and tie in or prune to keep growth where you want it.