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Pruning a climber or vine in the early stages of its growth is important. As you nip out the growing tips, you encourage the plant to branch out, resulting in many stems that can be trained up the suport. As the climber matures, encourage prolific flowering by pruning, but be aware of the different flowering habits of different plants: some flower on old wood – last season’s growth, and some on new wood – the present season’s growth, so check before you prune. A very important element with regard to pruning is to ensure that you do not cut through a major stem as this will cause a whole section of the plant to die off.
Because a climber is likely to be a permanent fixture in the garden, it is wise to prepare the soil well before planting. Check that the soil is not filled with builder’s rubble as this is often the case next to walls. Include large quantities of organic compost and check that the drainage is good. You are only limited by your imagination. Some climbers such as Trachelospermum jasminoides (AKA Star Jasmine) and Ficus pumila can be used as either a ground cover or small climber depending on how you train the plant initially. Both of these climbers are evergreen. Of equal importance are deciduous climbers such as Clematis and Wisteria which flower in early spring and offer masses of delicate blooms as well as fragrance.
Have a browse through our range of climbers and we are sure you will find a plant that you can easily look up.
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aka New Zealand Clematis
Clematis. One of the loveliest NZ Native plants, suitable for trellises, walls or rambling joyfully through trees. Festoons of large, starry, pure white blooms with golden anthers appear in spring, followed by silken seed heads. Keep roots cool with a nice layer of mulch. Evergreen.
Growing Clematis
Habit: Climbing
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Climbing
Clematis Paniculata
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$54.99
Dark green fern like leaves and oh so pretty single white flowers that appear in abundance in the spring make this little Sweet Hart a must have. Its naturally scrambling habit make it perfect for draping over banks and walls and it looks great in a hanging basket. Evergreen.
As with all Clematis 'Sweet Hart' prefers to have a cool root run so it is important to keep the base of the plant well mulched.
It will perform its best in a sheltered position.
Growing Clematis
Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Climbing
Clematis Sweet Hart
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$39.99
aka Creeping Fig
A useful plant for covering up anything ugly or unsightly - in the garden that is. Self clinging aerial roots clamber along walls, up fences, water tanks etc. Small juvenile foliage is an attractive bronze green. Grow in sun/part shade and needs protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.
This is a plant that I am never without in the garden. I prefer the small mature leaves and usually trim off the more mature rangy growth. Creeping Fig does not like harsh frost and will show signs of some stress in very cold winters but usually recovers well.
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Climbing
Ficus Pumila
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$19.99
Ficus Pumila
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$34.99
aka Star Jasmine
In my opinion one of the best evergreen climbers available to gardeners. Leathery glossy green leaves that have tones of red in winter and myriads of little white star shaped flowers in summer. Wonderfully fragrant. Easy to grow. Can be used as a sprawling ground-cover too.
Habit: Climbing
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Climbing
Trachelospermum Jasminoides
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$16.99
Trachelospermum Jasminoides
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$39.99
Trachelospermum Jasminoides
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm Bushy ?
Container: 8l ?
$49.99
Stock of this item is very low.
Trachelospermum Jasminoides
Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ?
New stock expected Middle of April, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
Trachelospermum Jasminoides
New stock expected Autumn, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
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