Whether you're aiming to enhance privacy, create shaded areas, or simply inject a burst of nature's beauty into your outdoor space, climbing plants offer a versatile solution. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the best climbing plants for your garden, perfect climbers to plant right now, and those that will keep your garden adorned from spring through to the end of summer. Don’t forget to visit your local Thompson's branch to discover our wide selection of climbing plants and everything you need to support their growth.
Top 5 Climbing Plants for Your Garden
Choosing the right climbing plants can turn an ordinary garden into a lush retreat. Consider the following favourites for their beauty, ease of care, and impact:
- Clematis: Known for their spectacular blooms in a variety of colours, clematis plants are versatile climbers that can adorn fences, trellises, or walls.
- Wisteria: Offering stunning cascades of purple or white flowers, wisteria adds a touch of romance and fragrance to any garden space.
- Jasmine (Jasminum): Ideal for creating a perfumed oasis, jasmine produces delicate, scented flowers that can brighten any corner.
- Honeysuckle (Lonicera): For gardeners seeking a magnet for pollinators, honeysuckle’s tubular flowers and sweet fragrance are irresistible to bees and hummingbirds.
- Climbing Roses: Few plants can rival the traditional charm and fragrance of climbing roses. Available in a myriad of colours, they're perfect for adding a classic touch.
Climbers to Plant Now
To ensure your climbing plants thrive, it's important to plant them at the right time. Here are some excellent choices to get into the ground right now:
- Sweet Peas (Lathyrus odoratus): For quick-growing, fragrant blooms, sweet peas are an unbeatable choice. Plant them now to enjoy their scent and colour throughout the warmer months.
- Ivy (Hedera): Hardy and evergreen, ivy can provide year-round interest and is perfect for covering unsightly walls or creating green screens for privacy.
- Passion Flower (Passiflora): With its exotic-looking flowers, the passion flower is a fast grower and can add an instant tropical feel to your garden.
Climbers for a Long-Lasting Display
To keep your vertical spaces vibrant from spring to the end of summer, consider these enduring climbers:
- Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia): Known for its stunning autumn colour, this climber also provides a lush, green backdrop throughout the summer months.
- Climbing Hydrangea (Hydrangea petiolaris): For a more shaded spot, climbing hydrangeas offer beautiful white flowers and a robust growing habit.
- Kiwi Vine (Actinidia deliciosa): Add a touch of the exotic with a kiwi vine. Not only will it provide decorative foliage and flowers, but you might also be rewarded with fruit in the right conditions.
Visit Your Local Thompson's Branch
At Thompson's Garden Centres, our passion is to help you create the garden of your dreams, whether that's through providing quality plants, expert advice, or the necessary supplies to support your gardening projects. Our selection of climbing plants is curated to inspire and our team is always ready to guide you in choosing the perfect climbers for your space and ambitions. Visit your local Thompson's branch today to explore our offerings and take the first step towards transforming your garden into a vertical wonderland. With Thompson's, your garden can reach new heights of beauty and enjoyment.
