Use this tag with questions that are focusing on the climbing aspect of different plants that are tend to climb when the correct environment is provided. For example Pothos, certain Philodendron species, cucumbers, beans, etc. For questions about how to build and maintain a trellis use the [trellis] tag.
Questions tagged [climbers]
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Self-clinging climber that will not damage a concrete fence
I am looking for an evergreen climber to screen an ugly pre-cast concrete stone-effect fence. I cannot change the fence (it's concreted into retaining structures). The fence consist of 6ft upright posts with multiple panels slotted one on top of the…
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What are some good shade-tolerant climbers for zones 6 and 7?
I'm hoping someone has had good experience with a climber that tolerated partial to full shade? Most climbing flowers seem to need full sun, but we have a space in our backyard that would look great with some climbing color. Thanks for any…
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Propagating loniceras for beginners
A neighbor of mine have a beautiful lonicera plant that just flowered - this may be the third time this year! He offered to me to take as many cuttings as I wish, and says that I just need to put them in water (like indoor flowers), and they will…
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What can I plant along a fence to combat grapevine?
There's a 4' chain link fence between my driveway and my neighbor's driveway with about 2' of space on either side for plantings. Currently there is nothing specific planted in the space, and every summer it becomes completely overgrown with…
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Recommendations for climbers that'll climb by a walnut tree
I've got a large walnut tree (Juglans regia), and I am happy with it, I just want to improve further that part of my garden to be more attractive to birds and butterflies.
My idea is to plant a climber that will climb up the walnut, and hopefully…
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Can all climbers such as peas or ruuner beans be draped down instead of propped up?
Having limited space I would like to drape various plants down off the top edge of my garage roof.
The plants I have in mind are runner beans, peas, grapes and cucumbers.
If I do it this way would I encounter any issues at all? Are there any…
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Is there a way to make a honeysuckle cover the lower parts of a wall?
I have a few honeysuckles planted in borders and I imagined they’d gradually cover the walls. But now I notice the bulk of their growth is on top while the lower parts remain sparse.
Is there a trick to make them denser in lower parts? Or do the…
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What flower can climb a simple string trellis 15 feet up?
Our living room windows are about 10 feet from the ground. I'd like to plant some kind of a flower near the house that will...
Attract hummingbirds
Climb a simple trellis like a few strings
Be happy with morning sun and afternoon shade.
Climb high…
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If a climber (clematis plant) attaches itself to a plant, is it harmful for host plant?
I have a Chinese clematis plant probably, which seem to grow in direction of other plants, and attach itself to the stems of hosts. My question is, is the climber behaviour to its host is just for support or is it parasitic as well, does it grow…
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Should I prune a group 1 Clematis in autumn?
I have a climbing Clematis Montana (Gothenburg) which I planted in May (I'm in East England). As this is a group 1 variety, it is supposed to flower early — I haven't seen any flowering this year. It climbs very vigorously, and has already reached…
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Why has my double rose started single flowering?
I have a climbing rose that started life as a double, but after a couple of years started flowering as singles (in the same colour).
What's the deal? And is there a way to get the doubling back?
David Hatton
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Will the concrete in post holes restrict root development for climber?
I want to grow a honeysuckle up this post. Will it be able to grow fine or will the concrete supporting the pole cause problems for the roots? I ask cause we made the mistake of digging the post holes too big. It's a foot long from all ends of the…
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How do I cope with a wisteria gone wild?
It is entirely my own fault and I have no excuse.
Having planted it, I have stood by and done nothing for three years except screw a trellis to the wall ... and then another trellis ... and then another, as the thing went out of control.
Belatedly,…
Nigel J
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Growing Ipomea near mid-sized conifer?
Is it possible, and is it wise if it is possible, to grow Ipomea tricolor 'Heavenly Blue' so that it protrudes through mid-sized (9m/30ft) conifers?
I think it could be an interesting aesthetic effect - blue-yellow flowers hanging from greenish…
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Is this an effective technique to propagate climbers with aerial roots
I bought a Monstera "Monkey mask" in a small pot. Right now, it is erect because the stem is still short. The stem is already showing button-sized aerial roots popping-out of the main stem.
I have found ways to propagate by stem cuttings on Youtube,…
Christmas Snow
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