{"title":"Climbing Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eHardy climbing plants for UK walls, fences, pergolas and balcony trellises. Passiflora, Actinidia kolomikta, Campsis radicans and other reliable hardy climbers for vertical colour, screening and scented interest.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"actinidia-kolomikta","title":"Actinidia kolomikta","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActinidia kolomikta\u003c\/strong\u003e, sometimes called the variegated kiwi vine or hardy kiwi, is one of the most arresting climbers you can grow outdoors in Britain. Its real magic is in the foliage: as the vine matures, the green heart-shaped leaves become dramatically splashed and dipped in shades of pink and creamy white, as though dipped in paint. No two leaves are quite the same, and the effect is at its boldest on a sunny wall from late spring through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the foliage, this \u003cstrong\u003eActinidia kolomikta\u003c\/strong\u003e plant offers small, lightly fragrant white flowers in early summer, followed (where a male and female plant grow together) by smooth-skinned, grape-sized fruits that ripen to a sweet, edible kiwi in autumn. It is a deciduous, twining climber that can reach around 4-5m, taking roughly five to ten years to fill its space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuinely tough, fully hardy vine, shrugging off the cold across the UK once settled in. Give it a sheltered, sunny or partly shaded spot, ideally a south or west-facing wall or fence where morning sun can light up the variegation. A sheltered position also protects the soft spring growth from late frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade, with shelter from harsh winds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e any fertile, moist but well-drained soil, chalk, clay, loam or sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e trellis, wires or a pergola for the stems to twine around\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it against a warm wall, over an arch, or let it scramble up a pergola where the colour can be admired at close quarters. Like other climbers in the kiwi vine family it appreciates a deep, moisture-retentive root run, so mulch well in spring and water through dry spells while it establishes. Cats can be drawn to the stems much as they are to catnip, so a little protection around a young plant is wise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of our Hardy Exotics range, every \u003cstrong\u003eActinidia kolomikta\u003c\/strong\u003e we send out is a strong, well-rooted plant, carefully grown and ready to bring something genuinely unusual to a British garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"15cm \/ 1.5L","offer_id":57809513775487,"sku":"ACTIKOLO15","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/kolomikta.jpg?v=1782487944"},{"product_id":"gloriosa-superba-rothschildiana","title":"Gloriosa superba 'Rothschildiana'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGloriosa superba 'Rothschildiana'\u003c\/strong\u003e, the spectacular \u003cstrong\u003eflame lily\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most exotic climbers you can grow. From midsummer it produces a succession of show-stopping flowers with dramatically reflexed petals in vivid scarlet edged and flushed with gold, held on slender stems that scramble upwards by means of tendrils at the tips of their leaves. Few plants bring such a tropical sense of drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow \u003cstrong\u003egloriosa superba\u003c\/strong\u003e up an obelisk, trellis or through a sunny shrub, or - most usefully in the UK - in a large container that can be moved under cover, where it will reward you with weeks of flamboyant colour. It's a sensational cut flower too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a tender, tuberous climber, so it needs warmth: a sunny, sheltered spot and free-draining, fertile soil, kept moist while in active growth. In autumn the top growth dies back; lift and store the tubers somewhere frost-free and dry over winter, or overwinter the whole pot under glass, then start back into growth in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e every part of the flame lily is highly toxic if eaten - the tubers especially - so site it away from children and pets and wear gloves when handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, warm and sheltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e tender - lift tubers or overwinter frost-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaution:\u003c\/strong\u003e all parts highly poisonous if ingested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery tuber we send is carefully selected, ready to bring an unforgettable shot of the exotic to your summer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"21cm \/ 4L \/ H: 1m","offer_id":57809524294015,"sku":"GLORIROTH21","price":62.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/gloriosa_e09e8889-a3a5-47b7-897b-80b754cd10b5.jpg?v=1782487710"},{"product_id":"actinidia-deliciosa-golden-kiwi","title":"Actinidia deliciosa (Golden Kiwi)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold here as a fruit-bearing plant grown for its harvest of golden kiwifruit, not as an ornamental.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kiwi plant (\u003cem\u003eActinidia deliciosa\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most rewarding fruiting climbers you can grow in a British garden, prized as much for its lush, tropical-looking foliage as for its crop of fuzzy fruit. This is the classic kiwi vine, a vigorous deciduous twiner that clothes walls, pergolas and arches in large, heart-shaped leaves before unfurling fragrant, cream-white flowers in early summer. Sold here as a Golden Kiwi for its warm, golden-green flesh, it brings a genuine exotic edge to the hardy garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to China, this Actinidia deliciosa makes a real statement. New stems emerge reddish-brown and slightly bristly, twining their way up any sturdy support, while the broad leaves create dense, leafy cover through the growing season. The early-summer flowers are loved by bees and other pollinators, and on a well-grown, pollinated plant they are followed by the familiar egg-sized fruit in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive your kiwi vine a warm, sheltered, sunny position, ideally a south or west facing wall, where the wood can ripen fully and the fruit can sweeten. It enjoys deep, fertile, moisture-retentive but free-draining soil enriched with plenty of organic matter, and tolerates a wide range of soil types and pH. This is a big, energetic climber that can reach 5-8 m, so a strong framework and yearly winter pruning are essential to keep it productive and tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: full sun, sheltered from cold winds and late frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: deep, fertile, moist but free-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: hardy across most of the UK (RHS H4) once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination: most plants need a male and female, or choose a self-fertile form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy to around -10 to -15C, the kiwi plant copes with typical UK winters, though a root mulch helps in colder gardens. Whether you are searching to buy a kiwi plant for its harvest or simply want a fast, handsome screen, this is a generous and characterful choice. Every kiwi plant we send out is nursery-grown, carefully selected and dispatched in healthy, well-rooted condition, ready to establish and climb.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"15cm \/ 1.5L","offer_id":57810282774911,"sku":"ACTIDELIGOLD15","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/kiwi.jpg?v=1782487247"},{"product_id":"passiflora-caerulea","title":"Passiflora caerulea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003epassion flower\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePassiflora caerulea\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most exotic-looking climbers you can grow outdoors in Britain, yet it is surprisingly tough. 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They appear in a long succession from midsummer well into autumn, and in warm seasons are followed by egg-shaped orange fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy gardeners love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuinely hardy, the toughest passion flower for UK gardens (RHS H4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong flowering from July to October, often dozens of blooms at once\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous, self-clinging by tendrils, perfect for covering walls and fences fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA magnet for bees and listed on the RHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a \u003cstrong\u003epassion flower plant\u003c\/strong\u003e it is a fast, twining climber that scrambles up to 4 to 8 metres using its curling tendrils, so it is ideal for clothing a sunny wall, trellis, pergola or fence in a single season. Its semi-evergreen, deeply lobed leaves give a lush, almost tropical backdrop to the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the best results, plant in full sun in a warm, sheltered position, ideally against a south or west-facing support. It thrives on most free-draining soils, including chalk, and copes with acid, neutral or alkaline ground, asking only for sharp drainage and protection from cold, drying winds. Water well through the first summer to establish, then it becomes pleasingly drought tolerant. A spring prune keeps it tidy and within bounds, and a winter mulch over the roots safeguards it in colder gardens, where top growth may die back before reshooting from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are looking for \u003cstrong\u003epassion flower for sale\u003c\/strong\u003e to cover an awkward fence or want a true talking-point climber, this is a rewarding, long-flowering choice. 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This is the species behind the passion fruit on supermarket shelves, and growing your own \u003cstrong\u003epassion fruit plant\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most rewarding ways to bring a taste of the tropics into a sheltered British garden, conservatory or sunny patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach flower is a small masterpiece: a wheel of white petals surrounding a halo of crimped purple-and-blue filaments, with the prominent central column of stamens and styles that gives the passion flower its name. Where summers are long and warm, these blooms are followed by egg-sized fruits that ripen from green to a deep wrinkled purple, their fragrant pulp packed with golden, aromatic seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassiflora edulis is a tender exotic, so position is everything. Give it the warmest, sunniest, most sheltered spot you can find, ideally scrambling up a south or west-facing wall, fence or trellis where its tendrils can grip. It enjoys fertile, moisture-retentive but free-draining soil and responds to generous watering and a high-potash feed through the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous tendril climber to around 4-6 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExotic white-and-purple flowers from summer into autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible purple fruit in a warm season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for a large patio container that can be moved under cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is hardy only to around 5C, the \u003cstrong\u003epassiflora edulis\u003c\/strong\u003e in most of the UK is best treated as a patio plant: stood outside in full sun for summer, then brought into a frost-free greenhouse, conservatory or bright porch before the first frosts. 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Grown against a south or west-facing wall, \u003cstrong\u003etrumpet vine\u003c\/strong\u003e gets the heat it needs to ripen its wood and flower freely, and the shelter helps it thrive even in cooler gardens. It is fully hardy to around -15C (RHS H5), so once established it needs no winter protection, though a mulch at the base is welcome in exposed spots. Give it room: it can climb 8-12 m and spread 3-4 m, clinging tightly as it goes, so a robust support is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappily, \u003cstrong\u003ecampsis radicans\u003c\/strong\u003e is wonderfully easy-going about soil, growing well in chalk, clay, loam or sand at any pH, as long as drainage is reasonable. Water regularly for the first couple of seasons to settle the deep, suckering roots, after which it becomes notably drought-tolerant. A simple prune in late winter, cutting last year's stems back to a permanent framework, keeps it tidy and flowering hard on the new growth. 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This vigorous, fully hardy \u003cstrong\u003edutchmans pipe vine\u003c\/strong\u003e clothes walls, pergolas and arches in a curtain of huge, overlapping, heart-shaped leaves, some as broad as a dinner plate, creating a lush, almost tropical green screen in a remarkably short time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name comes from the curious early-summer flowers. Tucked beneath the foliage in June and July, each bloom is shaped like a little curved smoking pipe, mottled in yellow-green and purple-brown. They are a real talking point for anyone who takes the time to lift a leaf and look. For the rest of the season this \u003cstrong\u003edutchman's pipe plant\u003c\/strong\u003e earns its place on sheer architectural foliage alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the great virtues of \u003cstrong\u003eAristolochia macrophylla\u003c\/strong\u003e is its tolerance of shade. 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Where many wisterias make you wait years for a first flush, this vigorous, AGM-winning selection blooms young and blooms heavily, draping a curtain of scented, soft lilac-blue racemes 25 to 30cm long over walls, pergolas and archways in late spring. The flowers open just before the pinnate leaves unfurl, so the whole plant becomes a waterfall of colour before the fresh green foliage fills in behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat sets \u003cstrong\u003eWisteria 'Prolific'\u003c\/strong\u003e apart from the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-climbers\"\u003ehardy climbers\u003c\/a\u003e range is that dependable, early flowering habit paired with genuine toughness. Rated RHS H6, it is fully hardy throughout the UK and shrugs off temperatures to around -15C once established, needing no winter protection. 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This award-winning, strong-growing climber drips with extraordinarily long racemes, up to 45cm and more, of fragrant pale rose-pink pea-flowers delicately tipped with purple. Because it is a Japanese wisteria, the trails open gradually from the top down over a long season in late spring and early summer, drawing the eye down every cascade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-climbers\"\u003ehardy climbers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWisteria 'Rosea'\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out for that rare pink colouring and its beautiful scent. Rated RHS H6, it is fully hardy throughout the UK and copes with cold to around -15C once established, needing no winter protection. 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This is a large, self-clinging deciduous climber that grips brick, stone and timber with its own aerial roots, so it needs no wires or trellis to scale a wall unaided. In early summer it is smothered in wide, lacecap-style flower-heads up to 20cm across, packed with tiny fertile flowers ringed by showy white sterile ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the \u003cstrong\u003eclimbing hydrangea\u003c\/strong\u003e so valuable is that it solves a genuinely tricky problem: bringing flowers and lush foliage to cold, sunless aspects where most climbers sulk. Rated RHS H5 and fully hardy across the UK, it turns a warm buttery yellow before dropping its leaves in autumn, then holds its handsome peeling stems and faded seedheads through winter. 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This award-winning, strong-growing climber produces some of the longest trails in the genus, fragrant racemes up to 60cm long packed with pea-flowers of clean white, softly tinged lilac at the base. Because it is a Japanese wisteria, each raceme opens gradually from the top down over a long season in late spring and early summer, so the cascades seem to lengthen day by day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-climbers\"\u003ehardy climbers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWisteria 'Alba'\u003c\/strong\u003e is prized for that luminous white colour, which lifts a shady courtyard and glows at dusk. Rated RHS H6 and holding the RHS Award of Garden Merit, it is fully hardy throughout the UK and copes with cold to around -15C once established, needing no winter protection. 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Its long white trails make it a serene showpiece for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants\"\u003escreening and privacy\u003c\/a\u003e, a refined anchor for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic borders\u003c\/a\u003e, and a draw for spring bees among our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003eplants for pollinators\u003c\/a\u003e. For a rich contrast, pair it with the deep-purple double \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wisteria-floribunda-black-dragon\"\u003eWisteria floribunda 'Black Dragon'\u003c\/a\u003e or the blue \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wisteria-sinensis-prolific\"\u003eWisteria sinensis 'Prolific'\u003c\/a\u003e, and browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e collection to build the scheme. 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Prune in winter to build a framework and shorten long whippy summer growth to keep it productive. As a self-fertile kiwiberry it is perfect where there is room for only one plant, and it is just as at home in a large container as in the ground. Browse more of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e, or pair it with other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border plants\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003eplants for pollinators\u003c\/a\u003e whose early-summer flowers the bees will thank you for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown as a fast, leafy climber this kiwi berry plant makes an excellent living \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants\"\u003escreen for privacy\u003c\/a\u003e, and it happily crops from a big pot for patios and courtyards, so it suits our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e too. 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Through spring it drips with pendent clusters of large, curved, claw-shaped flowers in vivid red, set against soft, ferny evergreen foliage. This selected form, Maximus, is prized for its larger, richer blooms, giving a real taste of New Zealand on a warm, sheltered wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a half-hardy exotic rated RHS H3, Clianthus puniceus needs a little care over winter but rewards it generously. The evergreen leaves hold through milder winters, and the main show of colour arrives from April to June when the nectar-rich flowers open and draw in bees and other pollinators. 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