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This gorgeous climber from South America will really brighten up a blank wall or trellis in your garden. Deep green foliage and vibrant magenta purple flower bracts show throughout summer - in warmer areas it will flower longer, adding some real drama to any planting scheme. Evergreen.

Protect from harsh frost.

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This gorgeous climber from South America will really brighten up a blank wall or trellis in your garden. Deep green foliage and glowing magenta purple flower bracts throughout summer add some real drama to any planting scheme. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Requires well drained soil, grows well in coastal areas. Plant for max. sun.

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aka Bougainvillea

If you have a very warm sheltered spot then this is the climber for you. Deep green foliage and bright crimson red flower bracts make a stunning display from summer to autumn. Must have well drained soil and protection from frost. Evergreen.

As Bouganvillea come from South America warmth is more important to the plant than lots of fertilizer. Choose a spot where the soil is well drained and therefore does not get too cold and claggy in winter.

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aka Trumpet Vine

Trumpet Vine. A fast growing and vigorous climber that supports itself with aerial roots. The showy trumpet flowers are a rich salmon red colour and appear from summer to autumn. Green foliage. Needs a warm sheltered spot to really shine. Deciduous.

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A native plant forming mounds of sprawling rush-like stems. Trained it can growing up as a climber. Very beautiful nodding cream flowers smoother the foliage in spring, followed by fluffy silver seed heads. Hardy to dry, open conditions. Evergreen

A great plant for grasslands, shrublands and rocky areas. Its natural range follows the dry eastern flanks of the lower North Island and South Island Growing Clematis

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aka Clematis hybrid

The large, vibrant, velvety wine-red flowers of ‘Allanah’ bloom in late spring and early summer. Each of its broad petals taper at the base giving the blooms a distinctive appearance. It is a vigorous grower with a somewhat compact habit at maturity. Deciduous

Group 3 Growing Clematis

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aka AKA Francis Rivis

AKA Francis Rivis. Stunning blue medium flower with contrasting White centre, very hardy and robust, tolerates shade and dry soil, pruning can be done to reduced after the first flowering. As a vine for fences or pergolas ideal.

Growing Clematis

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aka Clematis hybrid

Climber. A large flowering clematis that produces flowers that average 15-20cm across. The petals are white with a magenta band. Plant in full sunlight but keep the roots cool and shaded. Tolerant of frost, good for coastal areas. Deciduous

Group 2 Growing Clematis

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aka Clematis Hybrid

Clematis Aotearoa has flowers 12.5cm across in a rich violet purple. Flowers profusely in late spring and early summer. Deciduous

Group 3 Growing Clematis

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aka Clematis hybrid

An award winning little Clematis that as a sprawling habit rather than being a clinging climber. The beautiful nodding mauve-blue flowers appear in summer and autumn. Happiest in well drained, deep cool soil. Prune as per Group 3. Deciduous. RHS AGM

Group 3 Growing Clematis