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Vioalcea Plena is a magnificent variety of Japanese wisteria. This climber bears 30-40 cm long racemes of double, deep violet, scented flowers that make this plant a fantastic show-stopper when in full bloom. In English-speaking countries it is often sold under another name: Black Dragon (and Yea Koku Riu in Japan). It is a late flowering cultivar that flowers along with leaves which is May to early June. It may take 3-5 years to start flowering. Being late in flowering it escapes late frosts. E ...

Actinidia deliciosa 'Jenny' - kiwi (7808 readers)

Contributed by havlis 08.03 2008 on 10:59:06 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants

Jenny is another self-fertile variety of kiwi. This means that it does not need a male and a female plant to produce fruit. Apart from tasty fruit it is a nice plant, too, with deep green leaves and scented flowers in June. ...

Actinidia arguta 'Issai' - mini-kiwi (9909 readers)

Contributed by havlis 05.03 2008 on 12:47:49 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants

Issai is a self-fertile variety of the so-called mini-kiwi. This means that unlike the species it does not need a male and a female plant to produce fruit. Apart from tasty fruit it is a nice plant, too, with deep green leaves and scented flowers in June. ...

Ficus pumila 'Quercifolia' - Creeping Fig (5225 readers)

Contributed by amazon 12.12 2007 on 09:41:43 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants

Tiny deep green leaves are deeply lobed. Not only is the individual leaf considerably smaller than the normal Creeping Fig, but each dimpled leaf is deeply lobed as if was a tiny oak leaf. More clumping than vining in habit, this is the choice for the sophisticated terrarium or living topiary. It is considered crown jewel of the Creeping Fig cultivars. ...

Hedera helix 'Midas Touch' - English Ivy (3547 readers)

Contributed by amazon 12.12 2007 on 09:23:52 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants

The Midas Touch Ivy is an easy to grow houseplant. It will thrive in bright, indirect light or in a window. Just water when the soil is dry. Prune as needed and new plants can be started from the cuttings. The Midas Touch Ivy has large leaves and is brightly variegated. It is a stand out! ...

Stephanotis floribunda - Madagascar Jasmine (5223 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.11 2007 on 11:59:13 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants

The Madagascar Jasmine (Bridal Wreath) thrives with bright but indirect lighting. A bright North or East window is perfect,or any indirect light window. Also, try to provide some humidity as this plant will do better then although this is not critical for the plants survival. The Madagascar jasmine is a vine with twining growth habit so you need to provide a support for it. One important point to remember is to not move the plant when in bloom, not even twist it around in the window as then the ...

Cardiospermum halicacabum - Love in a Puff (2989 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.11 2007 on 12:26:32 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants

An exciting combination of beautiful leaves, distinctive pods, and attractive white flowers. At home in almost any landscape, Love-in-a Puff (Balloon Vine) brings elegance to any setting. Growing to approximately 8 feet in height, you may start them inside 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct-sow after danger of frost. Prefers sun. Annual that reseeds each year. ...

Aeschynanthus radicans - Lipstick Plant (8244 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.11 2007 on 13:20:54 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants

Related to African violets and gloxinias, lipstick plants are members of the gesneriad family. Its easy to see the reason for their common name since the lobed red flowers emerging from a maroon sheath do resemble lipsticks in tubes. Natives of the West Indies, the plants grow as epiphytes in the wild, but theyre most comfortable in hanging baskets in the home. Blooms should come and go all year if the plant has suitable bright light and adequate water. The soil shouldnt dry out completely, but ...

Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Veitchii' - Boston Ivy (3835 readers)

Contributed by abies 22.10 2007 on 10:56:09 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants

This variety of Boston ivy has shallow-lobed leaves, creating a jagged appearance. It is an excellent clinging deciduous vine which is most well-known for its amazing autumn foliage colours. Rich and intense hues of scarlet, fiery purplish red, yellow and orange light up with the onset of autumn. After the leaves fall, the dark blue berries remain decorative until they fall. Will tolerate the dust, pollution and exhaust fumes of a city environment very well, making it an ideal choice for a wall ...

Cyclanthera pedata - Achocha (10137 readers)

Contributed by amazon 21.10 2007 on 11:36:16 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants

Achocha (Ladys Slipper) | Vigorous climber producing small edible pods like okra. The small fruits have a tender, crunchy white flesh with a beany, cucumber flavor. Nice in salads or for stir fries. They can also be made into novelty pickles. Pick fruits young, when still green. ...

Clematis chiisanensis 'Korean Beauty' - Clematis (3502 readers)

Contributed by amazon 15.10 2007 on 20:42:51 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants

Liven up your hanging basket, container plantings, or trellis this summer with this easy to grow Clematis. Flowering in only three months from sowing, you can use Korean Beauty almost anywhere, plus as a hardy perennial it will come back year after year. The nodding, rich yellow blooms are followed by attractive feathery seed heads. Climber to 9 feet. Blooms summer to autumn, prefers full sun to light shade. Hardy perennial in zones 5-9. Start seeds now. ...

Passiflora 'Inspiration’ - Passion Flower (2372 readers)

Contributed by amazon 27.09 2007 on 08:40:37 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants

Large flowers, deep purple color and fragrance are brought together in this passion flower. A hybrid of Roland Fischer of Germany. Hardy Zone 8 and higher for outdoors. Great indoors, too! Full sun, grows to 1-3 in container, minimum temperature indoors 50°, blooms in spring and summer. Fragrant! ...

Clematis viticella - Italian Clematis (4000 readers)

Contributed by amazon 24.09 2007 on 10:09:38 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants

Clematis viticella - Originating from native to Southern Europe Clematis viticella (Italian Clematis), have finally come up in the world. They thrive both in a hot Mediterranean climate and in the coolness of Northern Europe. Preferring sunny areas they shouldnt be planted in shade or over a north facing wall, but will settle for moderate or even poor soil. These varieties are healthier and less prone to clematis wilt, the most dangerous disease of large-flowered varieties. ...

Passiflora 'Incense' - Passion Flower (1954 readers)

Contributed by amazon 24.09 2007 on 09:38:24 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants

Very fast growing vine to 10-20 ft, sometimes longer. This variety is a hybrid between two hardy passion flower species (Passiflora incarnata and P. cinnicata), and as a result, is very hardy itself, surviving temperatures below 0 F. Vines will die back upon temperatures below 32F but will regrow from roots when the weather warms up again. Grow in full sun or part shade, keep watered throughout the growing season. Flowers begin in Spring and the vine will flower on and off for most of the Spring ...

Merremia tuberosa - Wood rose (1447 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.09 2007 on 08:50:09 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants

A slender perennial vine with leaves divided into five to seven narrow lobes. The flowers are yellow, followed by a smooth round capsule, surrounded by five petal-like sepals. Native to Asia; naturalized and cultivated in Hawaii. ...

Actinidia chinensis - Kiwi Fruit (2257 readers)

Contributed by amazon 10.09 2007 on 18:38:59 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants

The Hardy Kiwi, are native to the mountains and hills of southwestern China where they grow wild in trees and on bushes. The Hardy Kiwi was introduced to the United Kingdom, Europe, United States, and New Zealand between 1900 to 1910 from China. Commercial plantings were made in New Zealand about 1930 and have become widespread over the last 20-30 years. ...

Jasminum officinale - Poet's Jasmine (1948 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.08 2007 on 12:16:17 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants

Light: Bright light with some direct sunlight each day in eastern or western exposure. Watering: Keep soil moist as Jasmine can easily wilt. When growth slows in winter, hold back on watering a bit more. Temperature: Jasminum officinale var. grandiflorum blooms best with a cool night temperature. ...

Eccremocarpus scaber - Glory Vine (1798 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.08 2007 on 11:44:58 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants

This exotic climber hails from South America. Rare and little-known specimen is sure to spice up your garden! Tubular flowers hang in clusters of orange, yellow and red shades for a spectacular display. Effective for covering problem areas, why not replace the view of thatt old shed with a tropical sensation? For earlier results, start in pots indoors 4 to 5 weeks before last frost. Transplant after all danger of frost to a sunny location. Grows up to 10 feet tall in a season. Prefer sun. ...

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