(Image credit: Ali Paterson Garden Design) ‘A deciduous plant, such as Jasmine officinale, will also allow a lot more light through in winter, which may be preferable,’ he adds. Consider less vigorous varieties so there is less need for pruning in the future. ‘In the long term, many climbing plants can get very big,’ adds Barry Chambers. The supporting wires may need to be considered within the design both on the horizontals and verticals.įor choices in plants, ‘wisteria is robust, long lived and produces scented blossom Akebia quinata, or chocolate vine, has scented purple flowers and five-part palmate leaves or try perennials Humulus lupulus ‘Aureus’, golden hop, or flame nasturtium Tropaeolum speciosum,’ suggests John Wyer. If you're planting in paving, make sure the climbers have plenty of space to root into,’ explains John Wyer. ![]() ‘Training wires up the posts can help twining plants establish more quickly. banksiae and Rosa 'Albertine' ,' Jo explains. ![]() A range of roses are used again to give an extension of color for as long as possible – including 'Madame Alfred Carrière', Rosa banksiae var. 'I have planted roses and clematis carefully selected to give color through as much of the season as possible – starting with the early alpinas and ending with the viticellas. In this beautiful garden design by Jo Thompson, the traditional wooden pergola creates a slightly separate garden space for a guest room, surrounded by fragrant roses. In a more traditional setting, adorn a pergola with some of the best flowering climbers for additional screening and a more natural aesthetic. (Image credit: Jo Thompson Garden Design)
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