Climbers

Black currant is a small hardy attractive deciduous shrub that fruits in early summer. The black currant canes will grow vigorously in their first year and then flower and fruit in the second year. Multiple branches produce an abundance of flowers, which are coloured pale yellow, that develop into small dark purple glossy berries. Grow the black currant canes against a wall or a fence, or support with a fence or trellis.
Black currants have a tart taste when eaten raw so are usually used in cooking. The berries are used to make jams, jellies and juices. They are a fantastic natural concentrated source of vitamin C and antioxidants.

Soil: Rich, well-drained soil. Dig through plenty of organic matter or well-broken-down animal manure before planting.
Conditions: Best grown in areas with a cold winter as a ‘chilling period’ will assist fruit set. Black currants prefer a full sun position and give shelter from strong hot winds.
Size: Height 1m x width 0.60m

Bougainvillea glabra Red Dragon™ Red Zed is a stunning, fiery-red variety that brings vibrant colour and tropical flair to any garden. Featuring rich red flower bracts set against lush green foliage, this moderately vigorous climber makes a bold statement whether grown over trellises, fences, pergolas, or as a sprawling ground cover. Red Zed is perfect for adding tropical vibrancy and structure to your landscape — whether cascading over walls or brightening a sunny courtyard, this resilient climber delivers colour, texture, and long-lasting beauty. Lightly prune after each flowering flush to maintain shape and encourage new growth.

Soil: Moist, fertile, and free-draining soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Coastal and drought tolerant.
Size: Height 1.5-2m x width 1.5-2m

Pandorea Golden Showers is well known for its long-lasting sprays of pendulous yellow flowers. When in full bloom, it puts on a spectacular floral show. The mature leaves are deep green with a flush of bronze tinge on the juvenile leaves. This evergreen vine is excellent for covering fences or grow on a trellis. Prepare to be amazed when Golden Showers blooms throughout the spring months!

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Protect from heavy frost and wind.
Size: Height 6m x width 3m

A small scrambling shrub with beautiful lilac/violet coloured pea shaped flowers, Hardenbergia violacea Bliss is part of the family known as the Coral Pea or False Sarsparilla. Leathery dark green foliage offsets the vibrant purple flowers creating a colourful display during the cooler months. If left unsupported Bliss will grow into a loosely shaped shrub. Bliss shows off a vigorous growth habit and is a useful plant for growing on pergolas, trellises and fences, or simply let it spread into a creeping ground cover.


Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Adaptable to most Australian climates.
Size: Height 1-1.5m x width 1-1.5m

Bougainvillea Bambino™ Panda is a compact, bushy shrub that brings contrast to the landscape with green leaves edged with a solid white margin, and bright white bracts that bloom for most of the year. Perfect for those seeking to add a touch of icy bright colour to balconies, patios, or even garden beds. As its name suggests, Panda is a smaller bred plant that is perfect for your favourite pot, courtyard, topiary or hedging. You can also create a showy display by planting it in a hanging pot.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, heat and coastal tolerant. Frost tender.
Size: Height 1m x width 1m

Bougainvillea Bambino Zuki is a unique and compact bougainvillea variety that captivates with its claret-red flowers, highlighted beautifully against variegated foliage. New leaves emerge with hints of pink and green, maturing to a striking white and green contrast, making this plant a year-round spectacle. Released in spring 1997, Bambino Zuki is a tidy grower that blooms for several months, even in shaded conditions, making it ideal for adding vibrant charm to courtyards, patios, and smaller garden spaces. 

Soil: Prefers well-draining, fertile soil with organic matter such as compost to enhance growth and structure. Mulching around the base helps retain moisture and reduces weeds.
Conditions: Thrives in full sun to partial shade, requiring less direct sunlight than most bougainvillea varieties for good flowering. Sensitive to frost, so protect in colder climates.
Size: Height 1m x width 1m

Wisteria Rosea is a hardy Japanese climber that will create a beautiful focal point with lightly scented, pendulous racemes of long flowers that can grow up to 1m long. Rosea bears a riotous mass of soft pink flowers tinged with lavender in early spring and produces spectacular autumn foliage colour. This hardy wisteria is a fast grower so it’s ideal for covering pergolas or arbours and providing much-needed shade over the summer months. 

Soil: Moist and well-drained soil. This species will also tolerate clay and sandy soils.
Conditions: Full sun or partial shade. Moderately frost and salt tolerant.
Size: Height 9m x width 6m

Originating from the famous Knott's Berry Farm in California, the superb hybrid Rubus ursinus x. idaeus Boysenberry is a complicated cross between a blackberry, loganberry, dewberry and raspberry!  It is vigorous and a prolific cropper. White flowers in early spring are followed by large firm conical dark purple blackberries. The fruit is round to oblong in shape and dark purple in colour. They have a unique flavour that combines the tartness from good old-fashioned wild blackberries with a sweet hint of raspberry. Train on wires as you would raspberries, as a fan, or even over an arch. Prune after harvesting in summer or autumn, by cutting the fruited canes down to the ground. When the new canes start growing the following spring and summer, tie them onto their supports. Self-fertile

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. Frost hardy
Size: Height 2.5m x width 2.5m