Climbing plants - how to choose the right climber for your garden!
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- čas přidán 30. 06. 2024
- Climbing plants add interest and colour, especially in small or middle-sized gardens. Use your vertical space for more flowers or beautiful foliage. But to choose the right climber for your garden, you need to ask five questions - and 'What colour are the flowers?' is the last one, not the first!
The names of the plants mentioned include:
Variegated hardy kiwi - Actinidia kolomikta
Boston ivy - Parthenocissus henryana
Wisteria
Climbing rose 'William Lobb'
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I love Wisteria, we had it growing wild all over the woods around our house, I'm 61 now and can still smell them walking up the path to my Grandparents. My mom dug a couple nice sized ones and planted them on each side of the driveway, then she kept them cut back in a weeping tree form. And there's not many flowers to rival the scent of Wisteria.
Climbers are my favourite plants - I love to have clematis climbing through large shrubs.
Beautiful sweater, Alexandra - great color for you. Good video about climbers, too. :-)
Good point Alexandra, the less time spent up a ladder the better.
Your video is right on-time! Superb list of requirements that are relevant to not only climbers, but just about any plant. Thanks Ms. Alexandra
This is so, so helpful, thank you! The variegated kiwi is new to me and looks amazing x
Love this video thank you! I have a winter beauty clematis on one side of my arch and an apple blossom clematis on the other side, very young and very controlled growing in planters for now. I would love to have a Montana clematis at the back over another arch, but I have bought so many plants during quarantine, I'll consider that purchase later on maybe.
Fabulous video!💖🦋👏🏻Thanks for the information and inspiration, as usual!☺️
Loving climbers,we have clematis, Wisteria, Dutchman ‘s pipe and climbing hydrangea. And I enjoyed your video and agree with you about the Wisteria the maintenance is very much something to be aware of. Thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊
I really enjoy watching your chanel...you talk about things that most shows don't talk about. And you make it very educational. Thankyou very much!
More great garden counsel--thank you!
Packed full of information Thanks for posting.
Dear Alexandra, thank you very much for the love and attention you put in your videos. Because of you I now go out every day for half and hour (with my timer) and the garden looks a lot better. And thanks to you I weed and add manure every where..... you have helped me into a rhythm. Your garden is absolutely beautiful. I love watching your videos with a cup of tea..... happy gardening! xxx
Oh yes, so easy to ever imagine a little garden centre plant will grow into a monstrous triffid!! I planted Paul's Himalayan Musk (rose). Absolutely gorgeous, but, my oh my, it's HUGE!! Need to rethink support for it!
Always so helpful, someone who help me with my grass,almost killed A climbing Rose I had,now i have to try and bring it back, its starting to put out tiny shoots very low on the ground, I feed it some miracle grow, hopefully it will survive
This is very informative, thank you. I'd never heard of the variegated kiwi before, but it seems that it might actually be able to grow where I live, amazingly enough. That plant is definitely going on my wishlist for when the time comes I can get a garden of my own!
It’s beautiful, isn’t it? I haven’t heard of it either!
Hello Alexandra, thank you for a beautiful video about climbers. When you first mentioned climbers I thought about my two clematis plants, and then remembered our crazy wisteria that is climbing all over the place, planted by previous owners in a spot where there is nothing to hold onto. They should have seen this video first. Thanks for taking the time and you look great in that coral color. Have a Happy Mothers Day weekend....oh maybe it is just here in the USA but I'm sending it over there to you.
Wow, thank you, very informative video for a novice gardener like me. I came here because I want to replace my potted passion flower that's looking a little needing. I won't lie, I've paid it no attention, and it shows in its growth. You have given me some wonderful ideas. Thank you very much!
You have given lifetime experience value advice. Hearty thanks to you.
Thanks for this. I really like your helpful, informative videos.
I'm starting a garden soon. It's mostly shaded. This is really comprehensive information. Thanks so much Alexandra.
Glad it was helpful!
Great advice, I wouldn't have thought about pruning times needing to be the same to make it easier. That variegated kiwi is so pretty!
Glad it was helpful!
Fantastic video thanks for the advice. We have a small garden, two 6ft fences on the right and bottom. Approx 17ft down the garden and 10ft across the back, then wall and our garage. We have bought two clematis and going to purchase a climbing rose or two tomorrow with some Ivy for the fence. Will report back in 5 years on how it’s going lol
Really excellent video for choosing climbers - covers everything! I always go to your videos first when I have a question and you never fail. Thanks so much for your site, it's brilliant.
Thank you!
Love this channel already 😀. Such a wealth in helpful information and beautiful inspiration. Will be revisiting this to choose my climber 🌷
Thank you!
Great video. Thanks Alexandra!
Such a good video thank you so much!
Always interesting and informative, thank you.
I especially loved this video, because I'm obsessed with climbing plants, I find them to be absolutely magical. I have more than 40-50 growing in my veranda and balcony containers.
My "ombre summer corner" is all about them and hopefully this year I might have most of them blooming in July/August simultaneously (most of them are still rather youngsters), and hoping for a stunning view. I'll definitely be making a video if that happens.
Have a wonderful Sunday!! ☺️
Do you have any suggestions for a climber that doesn’t make a huge mess over a pergola? Thank you!
Thanks so very much. I made notes to save in my "Landscape" file. Next year I will find my climber!!!
So did I! Great video!
Roses grow so beautifully in the UK. We grow them in Canada but sometimes a super cold winter can kill them.
Thank you for your (as always) very useful advice 👍🏻
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Great video, lots of things to take on board!
Excellent video Alexandra. Love your actinidea btw x
Great vid ... I need to pick to climbers that are suitable for containers to go each side of an arbour.
Really well shared and beautiful thank you.
Hi Alexandra, thanks for the video - well researched and clearly communicated as always.
I wondered if you would make a video/give some advice on plants that are toxic for cats and dogs. I noticed you have a dog, so wondered if that's prevented you adding particular plants to your garden that are noted as toxic, or whether you use specific processes to prevent your dog from trying to eat them (like removing stems after flowering to stop berries forming).
Many thanks, Chris.
Very informative! THANK YOU!❤
You shed an interesting light on Virginia Creeper for me. I live in NJ, USA zone 7, and it is a native ivy. It grows so quickly here, up and over fences, and high into the trees that I see it as a nuisance. I think I will look at it with fresh eyes now and try to work with it instead of against it Thank you
Thank you. And the version I grow is the Boston ivy one, parthenocissus Henryana, and that is just a little less invasive. But it is a beautiful plant.
I love your channel!!! I just discovered my love for vines. I have to major ones...rangoon creeper and garlic wine :)
Thank you. Those sound fab!
Fantastic information, thank you so much.
Obsessed with your channel, your videos are amazing! Thank you :-)
Glad you like them!
Thanks so much for informed information. I’m planning to plant some climbers . Just wonderful to have this experienced gardener recommendations. So appreciative of your sharing. I have learnt so much.
Thank you Alexandra, I think I must have watched this video a year or so ago but just wanted to say thank you because I finally bought a Variegated hardy kiwi - Actinidia kolomikta, it's been on my wish list ever since I saw your piece on climbers it's so different and I love interesting foliage and I'm a climber addict but as we all know wish lists grow and grow and we just can't buy everything all at once :) Love your channel, thanks again take care x
Great to hear that you bought one. I love mine, especially at this time of year.
Amazing Information about a variety of plants. Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure
Wish I had a neighbor with your knowledge, let alone you seem quite charming. Thanks for posting this, it was very informative.
Thank you!
I have always shied away from climbers, except for roses, because they can be invasive in our 8A zone. Thank you this video, it has really helped me decide what I can and cannot add to my garden.
Thank you!
Very, Very, Very informative. I had no idea of these facts you just presented. I had to laugh as you mention the 40' in all directions from a little 18" plant and the end of releases due to the plant. lol lol lol I had no idea. The one I just bought is a twine wrap around and gets about 3'. Big help you are thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Great advice, Alexandra. I can't tell you the number of times someone is standing in the perennial department of our garden centre with a wisteria in one hand and a $30 trellis in the other wanting our blessing. With the internet available to the majority, I don't understand why they can't do a little research.
That's hilarious. I often wonder if your standard, wood pergola is strong enough to support Wisteria.
Yes, that is very funny. My wisteria is over ten years old and requires a lot of pruning. I wish I could just let it rip but I know it would do an awful lot of damage. It is soooooo beautiful when it flowers in May. There's only been one year that it didn't flower and I have absolutely no idea why!
@@louisemcelhill5748 may I ask you about your wisteria? Okay, so it blooms in May and...then what? Is there foliage throughout the summer and then it drops all of its leaves in autumn and is a "stick skeleton" until the following spring? Could you describe its appearance through the seasons? I only ask because if something that big is only beautiful 4 weeks out of a 52-week calendar year, how is it worth it from a garden real estate viewpoint? Thanks!
@@Bamboo4U2 True, wisteria is bare for half the year but mine looses it's leaves quite late , in November. The flowers come before the leaves and of course they are spectacular and this year I thought the scent was the strongest it's ever been especially in the evening. Once the flowers are spent, the leaves develop rapidly and it sends out masses of new shoots. It provides lovely shade. It doesn't have a very big footprint and mine is against a west facing fence. The downside of wisteria is the rapid growth which can become a nuisance if it's hard to reach the higher areas to prune. Hope this answers your question.
Thank you! Very detailed. I'm inspired!
Glad it was helpful!
I enjoy all your videos. Living in the usa here. I know wisteria that's Chinese or Japanese here is incredibly damaging. It can even destroy a homes foundation and pull down the roof. And English ivy is even banned in some places in the usa because of how much damage it can cause.I think many plants act differently depending on their climate. I personally love clematis. This year I'm trying two different annual black eyed susan vines. I have dark burgundy and light pink color scheme in my backyard and I love how the centers of the susans pick up on the burgundy color. The flowers are light pinks and peaches mixed together. Sunny Susy Rose Sensation and African Sunset are the varieties I'm trying. I hope they do well 😊 - Amy
Yes, I quite agree, some plants can be so invasive out of their usual habitat. Here the RHS says that wisteria roots won't damage foundations, although there is always the problem of them wrapping their stems around guttering and then getting so bulky that they bring it down. I like the idea of the black eyed susans, they're very pretty plants.
This helps ME! Thank you!
I've just discovered your channel, Alexandra. I have a very small garden but I'm really enjoying your helpful and thorough information. Loved your video on hydrangeas and this one on climbers. I love climbers. I'm trying to get my established Engleman Ivy to grow over our new pergola but not having much luck. My husband has added a plastic trellis and I don't think the Ivy likes it, but he doesn't want to remove the trellis! I have a couple of clematis and also a wisteria which is about ten or more years old and seems to be very happy in the spot I planted it. Probably too happy....lol. It requires a LOT of pruning. I look forward to watching more of your videos. I'm in Vancouver so my weather isn't all that different from the south of England. Thanks again. 🌼🌸🌻🌺
Thank you! and the ivy may get used to the trellis. I find that ivy is quite slow growing at first.
Good afternoon from Auckland, New Zealand ...
I have 2 climbing hydrangeas that are about 8 years old and have never bloomed. All ideas are welcome!
I had a climbing hydrangea that took about five years to bloom, but eight years does sound a bit long. I've had a look at the factors that stop climbing hydrangeas blooming and pruning at the wrong time is the number one and too much nitrogen fertiliser (possibly if it is very close to the lawn and you fertilise the lawn) is number 2. But I'm sure you've thought of that. There's a video here about growing hydrangeas generally which might help: czcams.com/video/kCt4LOnTm2E/video.html
I like the way you speak! What a nice British English! Will keep these useful recommendations in my mind, Greetings from Ukraine!
Greetings! and thank you.
May I give you a compliment that is off-topic? You’re a very beautiful woman, and I love your hair! New inspiration for me. 💫💕
Very very good!
Thank you!
Gosh that was sooooo refreshing just found your channel loved it.
Where would I be able to get seeds or seedlings for these climbers? Also which of these climbers would you recommend to grow in Barbados in the Caribbean?
Presently we have Mandeville, Allamander, Petrias, Morning Glory, Butterfly Pea/Clitorus , Blackeyed Susan, Garlic Vine, Coralita Vine, Bleeding heart, Cyprus vine, Mexican Flame vine, Scented Jasmine, & a climbing scented Gardinia vine and Stefanosis. A fair set but when I see these vids & see the incredible variety it just blows my mind to expand our repertoire however I know some of those foreign selection are more temperate plants & won't thrive here in the tropical Caribbean climate. So can you make any suggestions of flowering vines with or without scents which would be appreciate for my climate?
Great advice as always, Alexandra. The variegated kiwi is lovely ... can it grow in the tropics? Thanks!
Great advice👍
Glad it was helpful!
Another great video thank you. I have a garage wall against which I'd like to grow climbers. It has sun only for the first few hours of the day and then, from about mid morning its shade all the way. The real challenge however is that there is a path at the base i.e. I want something that will grow in a container. I'm hoping that is possible, and maybe a natural way to constrict a fast climber. Is this possible/practical - what would you suggest?
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I like your video
This is a better looking Theresa May 👍👍
Ha, ha, thank you!
Thanks
Thank you, I really appreciate the support.
So much appreciated information on climbers and varieties
Very good video.
Thank you very much!
Thanks for this information and tips. I have a cattle gate (16 x 4') that I have made into an arch between two planters. I love the kiwi vine and was wondering (should I locate it) if I should have one in each bed or is that one too many? Also, the climatis you were referring too that you cut down every winter. Would that be a type 1, 2 or 3? Thanks!
Alas, my star jasmin has recently died. I'm afraid it didn't feel at home in my balcony, it was never happy since I planted it, almost a year ago. Lovely programme, as always. Thanks for keeping it up.
They love Sunny area ,another gardener Jim Putnam, did A how to Care, very informative
What zone are you at?
I have five Trachelospermums living happily in containers, but I must have killed at least three, before understanding what they love. I find that these plants, although they love the sun (I live in Greece, so our sun is vicious, especially in the summer), they totally want their roots in the shade, just like Clematis (and most plants in containers, really). So as long as you provide them with some shade, they are really happy. I'd give them another chance, they are stunning, especially when in bloom. Have a nice day!!
I love your videos. Practical, concise, thoughtful, well researched and well organised. Sending my best from Manitoba in Canada-
Thank you so much!
Your videos are so packed with information! What is your advice for cutting ivy down. It has grown up our screen porch and the suckers have grown into the screening. If we cut it, leave it to dry and then try to pull it off, it doesn't want to come off but if we cut it and attempt to pull it off at that time it is also very resistant. We're also not sure how to remove it from our brick walls. Your advice?
It's a bit tricky, I agree. I tend to just peel it off any old how, working away with my fingers and/or a knife and make a resolution to do it more often (which I then forget). It is time-consuming and does often leave marks, but ivy is an enormously valuable plant for pollinators and also offers some insulation for buildings, so it's not entirely unwelcome.
I love your videos, Alexandra! Could you make a separate one on the climbing plants that are suited for growing on a wall of a house? I am thinking about using Ficus Pumila. But I am concerned that these plants could potentially damage the foundation of the house. Could you recommend some that wouldn't do that?
That's a really good idea, I'll have a think about that.
Hi. What would recommend for a garden fence. In the shade from trees fast climbing evergreen. Hope you can help. Maintenance isn’t a problem
Lots of ideas here! Think I'm adding a jackmanii clematis to the front of our house.
From experience I feel there is one more, crucial question to ask, namely, 6. Am I placing my climber on a shared fence where my climber could become a nuisance to another gardener? I feel this is the most important question because assuming one will prune before this happens (becomes a nuisance) is unrealistic and it is against good gardening etiquette to create problems for other gardeners. Thank you, Alexandra, for your wonderful videos.
That's a good point. In the UK, you can cut any branches off if they grow over from your neighbour's garden, so your neighbour could cut off any part of the plant that seriously encroaches. And provided they didn't accidentally cut any major framework, that probably wouldn't affect the flowers on your side even if they pruned at the wrong time. But if you can talk it through with them, that's probably best.
May I ask where you bought your kolomikta from, also which are your favourite places to buy plants. Thank you
I like your garden I want to know how to grow plant my garden is not big
Lovely sound of cuckoo in the background at 6.17
Thank you for this video.In my opinion, wisteria is a nightmare.
I'm thinking about getting a climbing rose and clematis. I'm nervous about the amount of maintenance that climbing roses need.
Hello!!! Thank you for this! So well thought out. Quick question. I just planted a couple of climbing roses. When do you recommend starting to train the canes to go horizontally? Do I do it ASAP or wait till the canes are like 5-6 feet...or something else? Please and thank you!
I think the younger and more flexible the stems are the better. Just tie them in as they grow long enough to be tied in.
@@TheMiddlesizedGarden thank you!!
❤❤Hello, what climber plant is that behind u? I love it and would like to add it to my Mom's garden.❤❤🥀🥀
I'm fairly sure it is Chinese Virginia Creeper or Parthenocissus henryana. It's the less invasive virginia creeper, but it still needs cutting back twice a year.
My summer job is to finish scraping paint off our 90 year old cedar shake garage. As my reward, I'd like to plant a climbing hydrangea on the side of garage. I did some research and I believe that they will self cling without the need for a trellis. I am worried that they might lift the cedar shakes if they try climbing under them. Any experience or thoughts on this?
They do self cling, and I don't think they get strong enough or heavy enough to lift cedar shakes, but it might be a good idea to contact a specialist hydrangea grower and ask for their advice.
Knowing what's deer resistant would be helpful.
Can Wisteria grow in tropical countries like here in the Philippines..
New subscriber here btw. Very informative video you got here Madam..
Thank you! I've found it difficult to find clear information on how wisteria grows in hot and tropical weather but if you can buy it locally, that would suggest it would grow well. However, I have seen warnings that it can be very vigorous in hotter climates so it is worth talking to your plant supplier about it, hope that helps.
Great video. I have a fair size roof top patio with various shrubs which grow wonderfully in pots. Climbers have always been a disaster. Which is the best climber for pots with half a days sun and is suitable for wildlife, in particular birds? Thank you.
The very best climber for wildlife is ivy - it's hugely valuable for birds because it has shelter and berries, and for pollinators because it has late season flowers. You just have to make sure you clip it once or twice a year so that it doesn't take over the world. Also very happy in sun or shade. If you don't like ivy, honeysuckle is also very wildlife friendly.
@@TheMiddlesizedGarden Thank you very much for the info. I'll get honeysuckle ready for the spring. I will also let friends know about the channel.
Do you find that sort of ivy growing on your wall brings insects into the house? We had Virginia Creeper on our house wall and it brought so many spiders and insects into the house. As an arachnophobe the ivy had to go! Since we got rid of it the amount of spiders I see in the house has decreased by 75%. I love climbers in the garden for the natural look they bring.
I've also heard that's how mice can get in. Don't know if it's true or not though....
@@Bamboo4U2 I heard that also...yikes. 😟
Are clematis a good option to grow on a pergola? Would it damage the wood and the structure of the pergola? I live in Florida and its humid , sunny and hot.Thank you so much for all the plants tips!
Clematis are a good option for a pergola and many people grow them in this way. If you want to be able to get at the wood of the pergola, choose a Clematis that can be cut down or back when you want to paint the wood. It will then regrow. Ask your local plant nurseries about a good Clematis for your climate and situation, hope that helps
@@TheMiddlesizedGarden Thank you so much 😊
Hello, could you please tell me the name of the rose at 1:43? Thank you for the video!
It's Madame Isaac Perreire (might not have spelt the last word absolutely correctly, but it should get you the rose)
Hi. By any chance, have you noticed that plants with certain color flowers are better suited for specific climates? My garden is in zone 10a and I have noticed that plants with red or orange flowers are hardier than almost any other color, especially in the southern and western exposures!
Red and orange exude the impression of heat and I did not want a reminder of the heat or vibrancy. So, for many years I have attempted to grow plants with cooler color flowers but would find myself giving in to alternative or not as favored plants to occupy the spaces. I guess nature knows best.
That's an interesting thought...if I think of most tropical gardens I've seen, I'm inclined to agree.
gloomy north facing wall....not allowed to paint it, so...what is the lightest foliage climbing plant you can think of that will grow to totally cover it and bounce the maximum amount of light into this gloomy area.
are there any pure white trumpet shaped flowers (similar to bindweed) that could cover a wall? or are there any climbers with very pale foliage....if not, it seems i've unearthed a gap in the market!
It would also have to be a climber that's happy on a north facing wall - the white rose Madame Alfred Carriere is a possible candidate. Also variegated ivy has some light in it - I have one growing up my north facing wall and it does throw some light (and is excellent for wildlife). The variegated ivy doesn't seem to have the sticky tendrils of the plain green ivy, so it should be OK for a wall, but keep an eye that it doesn't start penetrating into cracks.
A very informative video but doesn’t answer my biggest problem which is wind. We have a new house and the only wall we can have a climber is south west facing. We have no protection as yet. Your views would be most welcome
South west facing is a good wall for climbers. The RHS recommends trachelospermum jasminoides (star jasmine), Campsis, Solanum (potato vine) and Ceanothus as good climbers for a south west facing wall. Many roses also do well on a south west facing wall, and many rose growers (such as davidaustinroses.co.uk) have specific suggestions for roses for each aspect, including climbers. Clematis should also do well. You'll need to have wires fixed for the plants to climb up. I hope that helps.
At the 10:15 min. mark there is a gorgeous pale pink fluffy plant in the foreground. Can someone tell me the name of it and if it is a tree or shrub?
It looks like a smokebush, there are bush and tree forms
Does the variegated kiwi fruit
We get too many fruit eating birds
Sorry if anybody else has already asked this, but does that Kiwi produce fruit, or is it ornamental?
Purely ornamental, I can never really even see flowers, so it's just the variegated leaves that are so showy.
I bought a wisteria 4 years ago and it's been the slowest growing plant ever, still hasn't bloomed yet either...
It might be too young - wisteria usually flowers about 3-4 years of planting, but might be worth finding someone knowledgeable local to you (will understand your growing conditions) and ask their advice. Perhaps a plant nursery?
Does this flower pollinate in your location? Do you find seeds on the plants?
Not sure which plant you're referring to but yes, most plants in my garden do pollinate here.
My good help you
It's also important to know if your climber is evergreen or deciduous
Good point!
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Even the birds like it