Stunning climber suitable for a sheltered semi shady or, preferably, a fully sunny wall or fence. Pointed dark green leaves with white tips. Pink flowers in early summer. H:3m.
Semi-evergreen vigorous climber from forest margins in China and Japan. Fragrant red-purple flowers in early spring. Fully hardy. Prefers moist but well drained soil in sun or partial shade. H: 10
Late flowering climber, blooming on new growth from June to September. Outstandingly elegant in bloom, the outside of flowers rich purple-pink, contrasting with white margins, tips and inside. Prune hard to about 20cm height in early spring and top dress with a general purpose fertiliser. Fully hardy.
Tetrarose' is a vigorous very large deciduous climber with large bronze-green leaves and reddish-brown stems. Single mauve-pink flowers with golden-yellow stamens. Flowers from late spring to early summer
This evergreen climber is vigorous with large, broad, five-lobed dark green leaves to 12cm in width. Small greenish umbels of flowers produce black berries in early winter. H: 10m. Well drained soil in partial shade preferred.
Woody, self clinging and relatively slow-growing deciduous climber. Ovate green leaves and white flower clusters in summer. Fully hardy. Does well in partial shade or sun. Moist soi preferred. RHS AGM H:6m
Deciduous climber for a sheltered spot, although it is fully hardy. Exquisitely fragrant cream-coloured flowers in summer, so plant near the house or a seating area to enjoy this wondeful plant to the full. Prune after flowering to control size and to encourage fresh shoots. . H: 2-3m
Deciduous, twining, climber for a sheltered and sunny spot, although it is fully hardy. Exquisitely fragrant white flowers from red buds throughout summer, so plant near the house or a seating area. Prune old shoots after flowering. RHS Award of Garden Merit. H: 2-3m
Slow-growing evergreen climber, closly related to the climbing hydrangeaas. Large, leathery dark green leaves and large panicles of cream-white flowers in late summer. Prefers cool conditions. Native to India and China. Fully hardy. H: 5-6m
Fully hardy, deciduous climber from Japan, native to woodlands, thus preferring moist well drained soils and partial shade. Very attractive clusters of white flowers in summer. H: up to 10m
