Encyclopedia: Other climbers

A plant of beautiful, large, white-green variegated leaves and creamy white flowers gathered in corymbs. Recommended for shaded or semi-shaded sites, along walls and under trees, suitable also as a ground cover. Perfect for bringing light to darker areas of the garden. WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE: Leaves highly decorative, 12-18 cm long, obtuse, serrate, of white-green variegation. Flowers small, creamy white, delicately honey-scented, gathered in large, tight flattened...

Slow-growing climber with attractive flowers and foliage for partial shade. Small, creamy white, honey-scented flowers are densely packed in flattened cymes. Very ornamental large (3-4 cm), white petals of sterile flowers form a garland around the inflorescence. Leaves are smaller than those of the species, almost round, heart-shaped at the base, handsomely toothed, glossy deep green in summer and yellow in autumn. It climbs by adventitious roots. It thrives in moist,...

An ornamental climber, supporting itself by means of aerial roots. White flowers are borne in large, flattened cymes. Attractive heart-shaped, slivery glaucous leaves turn yellow in autumn. Though slow-growing (0,5 m of annual growth), it eventually reaches 6 m. Superb species for partially shady or shady positions, walls, tree trunks and as ground cover.

A new cultivar of Japanese Hydrangea-vine with pale pink flowers that open in July. Heart-shaped leaves are deep green with a slightly reddish shade, yellow in autumn. It climbs by means of aerial roots. It prefers moist and acid soil. A superb plant for partially shady or shady positions, walls, trees and as ground cover. Prune moderately, only when needed.

A slow growing scandent shrub with rigid widely spreading stems leaning against a support. Flowers small greenish white, gathered in large panicles, in late summer followed by pale green, 3-winged fruits. Brown stems. It has low soil requirements and succeeds in every position. They are best planted where they can clamber into a tree or large bush, or a suitable garden support.

A vigorous climber (but a slower grower than Vitis coignetiae) with stunning, large (15-25 cm), 3-5 lobed leaves that turn crimson in autumn. Attains a height of 15 m with up to 2 m of annual growth. It has small soil requirements and is frost hardy. Native to Far East (China, Japan, Korea, Syberia). Suitable for growing up tall fences, arbours, and sturdy supports, everywhere where there is too little room for Vitis coignetiae. Pruning: when it disturbs neighbouring ...

A spectacular, strong-growing climber reaching over 10m (up to 4m of annual growth). Large, handsome leaves turn scarlet in autumn giving a magnificent display. Very hardy with no special soil requirements. Suitable for climbing tall fences, arbors and strong supports. Pruning: when it suppresses the growth of other plants. It's best done in late autumn or winter (before the vegetation period), or in summer after the stems have partially grown thick and woody; otherwi...

A strong climber reaching 10 m (1-2 m of annual growth). Insignificant, fragrant flowers in June. Large leaves turn yellow in autumn. An undemanding, drought tolerant and fully hardy species. Recommended for covering tall fences and various supports as well as concealing unsightly buildings. It can suppress the growth of other plants.

Variety selected by Szczepan Marczyński is a vigorous climber with female flowers. Should there be a male plant (e.g. 'Tomek') in the vicinity, it yields edible but not very tasty fruit, especially attractive for birds. Light green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Climbs by means of tendrils. Undemanding, tolerant of draughts and saline soil, frost hardy. It is suitable fo...

A new Polish cultivar selected by Szczepan Marczyński. Vigorous climber with male, fragrant flowers. A good pollinator for female plants. Its light green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Climbs by means of tendrils. Undemanding, tolerant of draughts and saline soil, frost hardy. Suitable for growing over high fences, arbours or unsightly buildings. It is useful in large ga...