Climbers

Radiant white flowers adorn Aloha Bright White Mandevilla - a gorgeous plant that can be trained to climb, trail or cascade. Add colour to your garden with this striking flowering vine as the eye-catching white blooms flower continuously from spring until autumn. They like something to climb up like wire mesh fencing, arbors, trellises or pergolas. Mandevilla enjoy a feed now and again so use either a general purpose controlled release fertiliser in spring and autumn or one of the many liquid feeds. Cut back to desired shape after flowering and they will even respond to a hard cut. Best to do that before winter at the end of their flowering season.

Soil: Plant them in compost-rich, free-draining soil directly in the ground or in a pot.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought and coastal tolerant. Frost tender.
Size: Height 4m x width 0.5m

 Wisteria Jako is a particularly fragrant white form of Chinese wisteria, prized for its long, cascading flower clusters and vigorous climbing growth. In late spring to early summer, it produces spectacular hanging racemes of pure white, sweetly scented flowers that can reach up to 45 cm long, often appearing before the fresh bright green foliage emerges. The blooms create a dramatic, elegant display and are especially valued for their stronger fragrance compared with many other white wisterias. With proper support and maintenance, this beautiful climber creates a breathtaking seasonal display and fills the garden with fragrance.

Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich soil. However, this species will also tolerate clay, heavy and sandy soils.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant
Size: Height 8m x width 8m

Wisteria Macrobotrys is a truly spectacular climber, prized for its extraordinary floral display and graceful, cascading habit. A recipient of the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Award of Merit, it’s widely regarded as one of the finest wisteria cultivars for ornamental gardens. Macrobotrys is especially admired for its exceptionally long, pendulous racemes of soft lilac to mauve blooms, which can reach up to 1 metre in ideal conditions, creating a breathtaking waterfall effect. Flowering from late spring into early summer, the blooms are lightly scented and highly attractive to pollinators. While ideal for large garden structures, Macrobotrys can also be grown in large containers or trained as a bonsai with regular pruning and care. Its combination of dramatic floral length, soft colouring, and delightful fragrance makes it a standout feature in any landscape.

Soil: Moist, well-drained soil.

Conditions: Full sun. Frost and coastal tolerant.

Size: Height 9m x width 2-5m

Wisteria Kuchi-Beni is a striking deciduous climber admired for its long, cascading racemes of deep pink to reddish-purple flowers. Blooming from spring into early summer, the pendulous clusters create a dramatic and elegant display against lush green foliage. A vigorous grower, it is ideal for training over pergolas, trellises, arbors, or along walls, where it provides both structure and seasonal beauty. Its dense flowering habit adds vibrant colour and texture, making it a standout feature in any garden setting. Prune annually after flowering to maintain shape and encourage abundant blooms.

Soil: Moist, well-drained soil.

Conditions: Full sun. Frost and coastal tolerant.

Size: Height 10-15m x width 5-8m

Put on a spectacular show of colour and beauty in your garden with the bougainvillea Mrs Butt! This show-stopper is an evergreen climber that produces masses of medium-sized, crimson flower bracts. Flowers are abundant in the warmer months, and their dense form makes them perfect for colourful low screen or as a striking, cascading centre piece. It is the ideal climbing plant for pergolas, fences, garages, or any unsightly objects in your yard.

 Soil: Will do best in neutral to slightly acidic soils.
Conditions: Full sun position. Coastal and drought hardy. Frost sensitive.
Size: Height 6m x width 6m