Is your garden looking a little sparse? If you’re struggling with ideas on how to inject some life into your green space, climbing plants are a great option to go for. Walls and fences make for the perfect backdrop for climbers. Plus, they will have your garden looking like an aesthetic dream. If you’re seeking more privacy or perhaps want to cover up any areas you don’t want on show, climbers are the answer.
With so many variations and colours to choose from, climbing plants make a real statement. And, they’re perfect if you don’t want to take up too much space around the border to make way for even more beautiful foliage. We know that figuring out a captivating design for your garden can be pretty overwhelming. Introducing climbing plants to your space is a super-easy way of making a big impact, and they look seriously impressive.
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If you want to go further with your garden, scented climbers add gorgeous hints to make your space even more enjoyable to spend afternoons in. If that’s not enough, climbers will also attract new friends into your space. Climbing plants are much loved by wildlife from birds to butterflies, this particularly makes for great viewing when you’re sitting in the sunshine or peering out your window to admire your new and improved garden.
Take a look at our pick of the best climbing plants that will have your garden looking wholesome and full of life.
Photo: AmazonThe name of this plant alone makes this climber very inviting. Expect fragrant, rich cream plants that will thrive in sheltered sunny spots. This plant is incredibly easy to grow and prune after its flowered. The Jasmine grows up to five metres in height, making it perfect for covering walls and fences. Plus, this attracts bees, butterflies and other gorgeous wildlife.
Photo: AmazonThis climber will have any green space looking spectacular thanks to its two-toned pink colouring. If your garden is lacking brightness, this hardy shrub will do the trick and make quite the impact. Sounds good to us.
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Dubbed the 'Old Man's Beard', this climbing plant blooms beautifully in winter and fills green spaces with a sweet almond fragrance. Simply place in a sheltered spot and leave plenty of room for this gem to grow.
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If you're looking for a climber that will brighten up your green space, then this is a perfect pick. The 'Honey Baby' will provide a beautiful contrast of yellow and white petals on a green leafy backdrop. This plant is also super easy to grow and suitable for any space.
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If you've been on the hunt for a climber that requires little maintenance, then look no further. The 'Bower Vine' remains neat and tidy. Plus, it only needs moderate watering, an occasional feed, and lots of sunshine. Sounds like a dream.
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This plant will quickly cover any spaces or unsightly areas in your garden to reveal a stunning display. Deep pink buds will bloom during summer to reveal white flowers whilst bronze foliage will progress to a deep green. If that's not enough, this will also spread a sublime fragrance.
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This climber is seriously striking and will be sure to add a lot of character to your garden. Expect clusters of lilac flowers during spring, followed by green seed pods. This plant is renowned for its inviting fragrance; plus, it will truly transform any wall. It's good to note that this will require some careful pruning usually around twice a year.
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Roses are a great plant for any garden that's in need of a splash of colour. Enjoy as this plant transitions from a striking pink to a deep red. The flowers will continue to appear throughout autumn and this hardy shrub also makes the perfect nesting place for birds.
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When it comes to climbers that will cover large areas, it doesn't get much better than this one. This plant grows to reveal stunning green foliage as well as autumnal shades of red, orange, and purple. This will grow well in all shaded conditions from full sun to heavy shade.
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This evergreen ivy plant would take any garden to the next level. It's fast-growing and perfect for covering walls and fences. This will reveal green plants with a bold yellow border that will brighten up any shaded spot.
How to support your climbing plant
When considering adding a climbing plant to your garden, it's important to work out how best to support it during its growth. A trellis is a popular option that many gardeners go for, particularly if space is limited. Alternatively, wires are a great way of training and supporting plants as they get heavier with more growth. Arches are another stunning way of supporting your climber, especially if you want your garden to look even more inviting.
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