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Easy to Grow Climbing Plants
Posted by Tom Steel on 19th Nov 2025
Climbing plants are a gardener’s secret weapon for adding height, colour and structure with minimal fuss. Whether you’re softening a blank wall, weaving greenery over a pergola, or brightening a tucked-away corner, there’s a climbing plant that’s up to the task.
From fast-growing varieties that provide instant coverage to classic favourites that reward patience with seasonal blooms, discover how the right climber can transform a garden space.
Clematis
Clematis are among the most versatile and rewarding climbers. Known for their range of flower shapes, sizes and colours, they can add vertical interest to any structure.
Watch ‘Nelly Moser’ spring to life each late spring, with pale pink flowers streaked with darker stripes that climb gracefully across trellises and walls. This Clematis brings soft colour and effortless charm to any upright feature.
‘Marjorie’ bursts into early summer with soft pink and cream semi-double blooms, set against bronze-tinged foliage. This vigorous variety quickly covers fences or pergolas, adding an early wash of colour and texture at height.
From mid to late summer, ‘Jackmanii’ unfurls deep violet-purple, velvety flowers that cascade elegantly over arches, pergolas or walls. Its strong climbing habit and long flowering season make it a standout feature in any garden display.
Growing tips: Plant Clematis in well-drained soil with roots shaded and foliage in sun or partial shade. Prune annually for healthy growth and abundant blooms.
Jasmine
If you’re looking for evergreen foliage, heady scent and seasonal flowering all in one climber, Jasmine is hard to beat. Its glossy leaves, abundant blooms and heady fragrance make it a standout choice for walls or pergolas.
Trachelospermum ‘Pink Showers’
Each summer, ‘Pink Showers’ sends soft pink, star-shaped flowers twining up trellises and around seating areas. Its evergreen leaves create a lush backdrop, filling corners with romance, charm and fragrance.
Trachelospermum ‘Star of Toscane’
‘Star of Toscane’ climbs gracefully up walls, fences and other structures, its dark evergreen leaves forming a rich backdrop for creamy yellow, fragrant star-shaped flowers that enliven any vertical space.
Growing tips: Plant Jasmine in fertile, well‑drained soil. A sunny or lightly shaded position is preferred. Support young growth until established and prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape.
Honeysuckle
Bright, fragrant and endlessly charming, Lonicera (honeysuckle) is a climber that fills walls, fences and pergolas with colour and scent. Its rapid growth and abundant flowers make it perfect for creating vertical interest and drawing the eye upward.
From June to September, ‘Gold Flame’ blankets trellises with tubular red and orange flowers. The blooms attract pollinators while filling corners with vibrant colour and a warm, inviting fragrance.
‘American Beauty’ twists and climbs over structures, producing striking peach and summer pink flowers. Its vigorous growth and romantic blooms make it ideal for creating a classic cottage-garden feel.
Growing tips: Plant honeysuckle in well-drained, fertile soil with plenty of sunlight. Anchor young plants until established and prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage a healthy, continuous bloom.
Climbing Roses
Climbing roses bring classic beauty, fragrance and structure to any garden. Their abundant blooms make them ideal for trellises, pergolas, arches or walls, adding romantic charm and vertical drama.
Rose Climbing ‘Zephirine Drouhin’
A thornless favourite, Rosa ‘Zephirine Drouhin’ produces soft pink, fragrant blooms from early summer through autumn. This vigorous climber twines elegantly around supports, adding height, scent, and a romantic focal point to garden corners.
‘Iceberg’ provides masses of delicate white flowers that contrast beautifully against rich green foliage. Its strong growth ensures a quick cover for walls or trellises, creating a clean, classic display with minimal fuss.
Growing tips: Plant climbing roses in well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny spot. Water regularly during establishment and feed annually for healthy growth and abundant blooms. Train young plants until established. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
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