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The following list has been created by the members of the International Clematis Societyfrom all over the world as a result of the three-year debate. It has been envisaged for the purpose of helping people with little or no experience of growin...

Many clematis can be grown successfully in hot climates. There are also some clematisthat would rather be grown in cooler environments. As an amateur gardener I will share what I have learned over the past decade. by Lyndy Broder I garden in...

I can recommend Aristolochia macrophylla to all the garden lovers seeking a climber for a semi-shaded or a shaded position (synonyms: Aristolochia durior, Aristolochia sipho). Its imposing size has earned it the nickname of the "gentry bush" in so...

The name, Moonseed of this semi-woody vine comes from the shape of the seed, which resembles a crescent moon. There are known two species of the genus: Common Moonsed (Menispermum canadense) and Asian moonseed (Menispermum davuricum). Szczepan ...

If you look for a robust, summer-flowering climber to plant in a sunny spot, Trumpet creeperis definitely worth your interest. Campsis radicans belongs to Bignoniaceae family. It is native to Northern America and was brought to Europe in 17th cent...

For all those looking for a little known, exotic plant that combines culinary (edible bulbs) and decorative (attractive foliage) values, Dioscorea batatus (common names: Chinese yam, Cinnamon vine) may be a good choice. Szczepan Marczyński Di...

Japanese Hydrangea vine (Schizophragma hydrangeoides) is a lovely ornamental creeper that climbs using aerial roots and can attain a height of over 6m and even up to 12 m in its native habitat. Szczepan Marczyński It's a close relative to Clim...

The name Lonicera, commemorates Adam Lonitzer, 16th century German naturalist, the author of a well known herbal book.The genus Lonicera belongs to Caprifoliaceae family. There are known around 180 species growing in the wild on a northern hemisph...

The plants of the genus Ampelopsis are interesting climbers with attractive foliage and fruit. They used to be classified as Vitis but later on they were re-classified in its own genus Ampelopsis, in the grape family Vitaceae. There are 20 sp...

Hop is most often associated with beer as its fruit (commonly known as "a cone") is an indispensable ingredient for the production of this popular drink. Unfortunately it's less popular as a valuable garden climbing plant, especially its yellow-le...

Before you decide to buy and plant climbing vines, you should first determine the conditions you can provide, the characteristics they should possess and what your expectations are. Szczepan Marczyński Once the research is done, you will be able...

Garden lovers often ask themselves whether and how to prune climbers. I think it's worthwhile to explain what the reason behind the pruning is so that you may adjust it to our needs and obtain the best results. The purpose of pruning is: t...

Last year The Royal Horticulture Society published "The International Clematis Register and Checklist 2002" compiled by Victoria Matthews. The International Clematis Society along with other Clematis societies throughout the world has accepted it....