Encyclopedia: Other climbers

A Czech variety selected in a natural setting in the mountains of South Korea. A moderately vigorous self-clinging climber with attractive foliage: three-lobed, coarsely toothed rounded leaves, wavy at the edges, deep green in summer and turning brilliant scarlet in autumn. It climbs by means of adhesive pads at the ends of leaf tendrils. An undemanding and healthy plant, it tolerates moderate soils. Particularly useful for covering walls, arbours, pergolas, trees, py...

A cultivar selected in the USA. A moderately vigorous, self-clinging vine with attractive large three-lobed light yellow green leaves arranged like roof tiles. In autumn leaves turn orange scarlet. It climbs by means of adhesive pads at the ends of leaf tendrils. Best grown in a sheltered, well-lit spot but without strong sunlight. Moderately hardy, it may freeze during severe winters. Particularly useful for covering walls, arbours, pergolas, trees, pylons and variou...

A common, vigorous, self-clinging vine adhering itself to supports by means of adhesive pads at the ends of leaf tendrils. Leaves large, single, 3-lobed, firm, glossy deep green, turning brilliant scarlet in autumn resemble tile work. Excellent on a wall. It may freeze during severe winters.

A strong-growing, self-clinging vine adhering itself to supports by means of adhesive pads at the ends of leaf tendrils. Tall-growing, it reaches a height of 10-20 m (1-2 m of annual growth). Healthy and undemanding species, but may freeze during sever winters. Leaves dark green, turning brilliant scarlet in autumn, the variegation being more dramatic in a sunny position. Excellent on buildings, but is also suitable for growing over arbors, pergolas and various supports.

A valuable but not yet popular, strong-growing vine covered with a mass of beautiful leaves – glossy, dark green on the top and lustreless light green (turning yellow in autumn) underneath. They are wide lanceolate in shape, pointed at the end with entire edges, 6-12 cm long, and 2-5 cm wide. Flowers are small but sophisticated - star-shaped, purple inside and green-yel...

A classic, strong-growing and generously blooming rose of unusual, double pink flowers gathered in inflorescences. Resistant and perennial. WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE: Flowers 7-8 cm across, light pink of a warm hue, double, very numerous, gathered in inflorescences by 3-7 flowers; bloom generously VI-VII; flowers exude strong, sugary fragrance, detectable form a couple of meter distance. Inflorescences develop on short shoots along the previous-year growth. The plant ...

A strong-growing and free-flowering climbing rose of highly attractive, double, fragrant flowers of changing colours – from yellow-orange to pink. WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE: Flowers 10-12 cm across, double, multicoloured – peach-orange at the beginning, turning pink as they develop; they grow densely along shoots; very fragrant, similarly to old roses. Free-flowering in VI. The shrub does not repeat flowering and does not set fruit. Leaves light green, lackluster. Sho...

Free-flowering rose of attractive, bright pink single flowers. A healthy, robust cultivar. WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE: Flowers 4 cm across, single, of bright pink large petals and yellow stamens; gathered by dozens in inflorescences set on short pedicels. Appear at the end of VI and in VII; delicately scented. The shrub does not repeat blooming but in warm summers fruit may set. Leaves are dark green, glossy, leathery. Shoots long, thick, very thorny. HOW IT GROWS: ...

Strong-growing and free-flowering of unusual pale pink flowers similar to apple blossom. Its asset is the ability to grow in a shade. WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE: Flowers 3-4 cm across, single, delicate, pale pink, similar to apple blossom; appear in VI and VII; slightly scented. Gathered in inflorescence by dozens and set on short pedicels. The shrub does not repeat flowering. Leaves are dark green, wrinkled. Shoots long, tick, moderately thorny. HOW IT GROWS: A vin...

A climbing rose of long-lasting, double, bright red flowers that don’t fade in the sun. WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE: Flowers 4–6 cm across, double, deep red, very numerous; appear in VI; strongly fragrant. Gathered by dozens on short pedicels. Typically, the shrub does not repeat blooming but in some cases it will bloom twice throughout the season. Leaves are grey-green, wrinkled. Stems long, thick, thorny. HOW IT GROWS: A vine that leans against supports rather than...