Clematis
Featured plant of October 2005 |
A genus of climbers grown for their colourful and showy flowers.
Flowers of the Jackmanii hybrids are large and available in a variety of colours, from white to purple and red.
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Hoya |
A succulent climber that produces fragrant starry flowers in late spring / summer.
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Kiwifruit |
Introduced from China, Kiwifruit has been grown in New Zealand for over 100 years, and now forms part of the Kiwi culture.
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Monstera |
This aroid from tropical rain forests is a huge climber.
Mature plants can have leaves over a metre across.
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Passionfruit |
Passionfruit is a large genus of tendrill climbing plants characterised by flowers with many segments, having complex shapes.
A few species are cultivated for their edible fruit and a number are weeds.
A few, such as P. coccinea are grown for their flowers.
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Potato Vine |
A quick growing climber that produces flowers that look like potato flowers.
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Snail Vine |
This perennial bean has unusual twisted flowers that resemble snails.
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Sweet Peas |
Sweet pea is a climbing annual with sprays of brightly coloured flowers that have a very nice perfume.
Flower colour is quite variable and varies from whites to pinks, reds, through to purples and blues.
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