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An ornamental climber, supporting itself by means of aerial roots. White flowers are borne in large, flattened cymes. Leaves heart-shaped, dark green, turning yellow in autumn. Though slow-growing (0,5 m of annual growth), it eventually reaches 6 m. Superb species for partially shady or shady positions, walls, tree trunks and as ground cover. Best in moist and acid soils. Pruning: moderate, only when needed.

An ornamental climber, supporting itself by means of aerial roots. White flowers are borne in large, flattened cymes. Attractive heart-shaped, slivery glaucous leaves turn yellow in autumn. Though slow-growing (0,5 m of annual growth), it eventually reaches 6 m. Superb species for partially shady or shady positions, walls, tree trunks and as ground cover.

A slow growing scandent shrub with rigid widely spreading stems leaning against a support. Flowers small greenish white, gathered in large panicles, in late summer followed by pale green, 3-winged fruits. Brown stems.
It has low soil requirements and succeeds in every position. They are best planted where they can clamber into a tree or large bush, or a suitable garden support.

A new cultivar with green leaves with yellow margins. White flowers in corymbs, in June-July. It climbs by attaching itself to the support by aerial root and can grow up to 6-10 m tall (0,5 m annually). Frost hardy. Thrives best in moist and acid soils in well lit positions that don’t receive direct sunlight. Particularly useful for growing on walls, trees, pergolas and as a groundcover. Well suited for ...

Slow-growing climber with attractive flowers and foliage for partial shade. Small, creamy white, honey-scented flowers are densely packed in flattened cymes. Very ornamental large (3-4 cm), white petals of sterile flowers form a garland around the inflorescence. Leaves are smaller than those of the species, almost round, heart-shaped at the base, handsomely toothed, glossy deep green in summer and yellow in autumn. It climbs by adventitious roots. It thrives in ...

A plant of beautiful, large, white-green variegated leaves and creamy white flowers gathered in corymbs. Recommended for shaded or semi-shaded sites, along walls and under trees, suitable also as a ground cover. Perfect for bringing light to darker areas of the garden.

An attractive vine growing up to 2-3 m tall, with coarsely toothed leaves, densely mottled white and tinged pink. New shoots are reddish. In autumn it bears decorative fruits: round, blue-violet and covered with a delicate grey waxy bloom. Requires sheltered positions. Excellent for small or medium gardens, where space is restricted.

A valuable, fully hardy, strong-growing climber reaching even 20 m (0,5-1 m of annual growth) in suitable trees. It attaches itself by means of aerial roots, though may require initial support. Flowers in corymbs, in June to July, greenish-white, with several large, prominent white florets along the margin. Green, ovate leaves on long petioles turn to yellow in autumn. Stems cooper-brown with peeling bark. Thrives best in moist and acid ...

A very attractive variety with white and green leaves with pink shadows during cold weather. Leaves are smaller than those of the species. Moderately vigorous growth. Leaf tendrils with adhesive pads clings to support. Useful for growing over the walls, but is also suitable for growing

A vigorous and spreading climber. Large evergreen leathery leaves, deep green in color, usually composed of 5 leaflets. Well capable of scaling a wall, it adheres itself to the surface of the support by aerial roots. Grows up to 20 m, with about a meter of annual growth.
Its longevity makes it particularly suitable for growing over pergolas, walls and fences creating evergreen cover. Prefers soils that are ...

A new Honeysuckle cultivar with a compact growth habit and a long (June to October) and profuse flowering period. Orange-scarlet flowers with yellow anthers. The stems twine round supports. It produces 0.5-1 m of annual growth and attains a height of 1.5-2 m. Tolerates moderately fertile soil as long as it’s not too dry or acid. In May it’s often subject to attack of aphids, especially when grown in a ...

An interesting cultivar of white-splashed leaves. The leaves are nearly circular, 5-10 cm in diameter, green with irregular white colouring on the margins and/or green-white marble pattern on the rest of the leaf. The edges are serrated and set on long petioles. It climbs by aerial roots, reaching 4-6 m height (0.5-1 m annual growth rate). It is frost hardy, undemanding disease and pest resistant. Prefers acidic soils, moist but ...

A lovely climber reaching up to 3-6 m (1-2 m of annual growth). Stunning, light violet with a white spot at the base flowers are borne in long racemes. It starts flowering sooner than many other wisterias - usually the second, third season after planting. The stems twine in an anti-clockwise direction. Leaves pinnate, green, turning yellow in autumn. Best grown in sheltered, warm and sunny positions, in moderately fertile ...

A vigorous, semi-evergreen species reaching 3 m (1 m of annual growth) on a suitable support. Interesting, green with yellow veins leaves. Flowers small, white, changing to yellow with age from June to August. Berries small, purplish-black with a light waxy bloom. Succeeds in mediocre soils, but may freeze during severe winters. Best planted in sheltered or half-shaded positions, both as a climber or a ground cover. Well suited for ...

Exceptionally long and profusely flowering variety. Tubular, scarlet outside and yellow within flowers, borne in whorls at the ends of shoots from June to October, followed by decorative, orange-red berries (July-October). Reaches a height of 3 m (1 m annually), stems twining clockwise around the supports. Performs well in moderately fertile soils on condition that they are not too acid or dry. Particularly useful for sunny sites. In May it's ...

A popular climber reaching 3 m (1 m of annual growth). Ornamental, fragrant, creamy-white flowers, borne in whorls at the ends of shoots during May and June, followed by orange berries (July - October). Leaves obovate, green, the upper pair perfoliate, forming a disc subtending the inflorescence. It doesn't have any special soil requirements In May it's often subject to attack by aphides, especially when grown in dry and sunny ...

A popular, long and profusely flowering climber. Tubular, fragrant, rosy-red flowers flushed with yellow at the centre, borne in whorls at the ends of shoots from June to September. Leaves obovate, green, the upper pair perfoliate, forming a disc subtending the inflorescence. Reaches a height of 3 m with 1 m of annual growth. It doesn't have any special soil requirements. In May it's often subject to attack by aphides, ...

A rarely encountered evergreen climber with deep green lanceolate leaves and chocolate-purple flowers borne in clusters during June and July. Berries small, purplish-black with a light waxy bloom. Best planted in sheltered or half-shaded positions. It may freeze during severe winters. Well suited for scrambling over arbors, pergolas and other supports.

An attractive climber of exceptionally large, decorative orange coloured fruit. It does not require a pollinator to set fruit. A robust and undemanding cultivar.

Attractive vine of moderate growth. Slightly pubescent deeply cut leaves change color from pink to green in summer and yellow in autumn. Young shoots and leaf petioles crimson at the beginning turn to pink.
Particularly useful for planting over arbors, pergolas and various garden supports.