Four different ways to grow your climbers
On an obelisk
Whether made from canescan or a smart metal structu structure, obelisks are perfect for smaller climbers. As the plants grows, wind it round the outside to encourage flowers low down. Obelisks are ideal for growing climbers in pots. Try clematis ‘Belle of Woking’ or trachelospermum.
Through a shrub
Plant two May marvels,
Clematis montana and ceanothus together. Springflowering shrubs can be dull in summer, so use them as a support for a climber that flowers later in the year, such as Lathyrus latifolius and late clematis. Simply prune out and pull away in winter so it can show offff again in spring.
Up a tree
An old tree can be used to
support a vigorous climber, such as a honeysuckle,
Clematis montana or a wisteria. Be sure you’re prepared to sacrifice the tree ee because, as it matures, the climber may swamp and slowly kill it. Everlasting sweet peas look lovely entwining
around old trees, too.
Round an arch
Climbers that bloom all the way up, and not just at the top, are best for arches. Make sure the arch is structurally sound before planting a vigorous climber that may get too big and bring the arch down in a gale. Passion flflowers, Clematis montana and solanum are good choices.