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Climbers
Vines, scramblers and ramblers
Vines are a class of plants that can be extremely beautiful and yet very practical. They can be used for screens and coverups where privacy is needed quickly or the space is too narrow for a convential hedge, while stunning decorative effects can be achieved by training flowering vines over arches, pergolas, obelisks etc.
However, choice of appropriate species and subsequent management will be important to achieve the desired effect.
Some climbers are far too rampant for modern urban gardens. In fact, many serious environmental weeds are climbers, smothering native vegetation. Some climbers you read about in old books or international websites might could even be banned in your area (e.g. see the Qld DEEDI's Weeds list). If in doubt, check with an appropriate authority in your region.
Also, growing climbers directly on buildings can cause direct physical damage, provide a bridge for termites and lead to a variety of other problems, althought it may look picturesque.
Another issue is whether foliage or flowers can be achieved near the ground, or on your side of the fence, when climbers are striving towards the sunshine.
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Related topics:
For links to pages about individual plant groups, see below.
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Where to buy vines
You can expect garden centres stock some climbers, although you may have to seek out specialist growers if you wish to collect rare or unusual varieties.
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EVERGREEN GROWERS
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Check the current range and availability of climbing plants offered by Evergreen Growers at their
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News
Vine identification in Moreton region
Weedy vines can be very damaging to native bushland. Moreton Bay Regional Council has released a new booklet to help residents identify and control pest species. Eighteen local vine species are also featured, including the Richmond Birdwing Vine (food source for caterpillars of the vulnerable Richmond Birdwing butterfly.) "Vines of the Moreton Bay Region" can be downloaded from www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au or collected from customer service centres, libraries, and environmental centres in the region. (December 2008)
Links
Please note - these links are for general information and ideas. Some of the species referred to in links might not be appropriate for Queensland.
General
Vertical Gardening Overview of use of vertical space in the garden. Washington State University Clark County Extension
Growing Climbers How one gardener incorporated Hibbertia and Hardenbergia into the garden on wire tomato frames. (ASAGP)
Species
| Genus - link indicates a dedicated page | Notes, Other links - includes assorted links to other websites if no dedicated page on this site |
| Akebia |
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| Antigonon |
Antigonon leptopus Coral Vine Online Manual of Subtropical Landscaping Plants, Palm Beach Community College, Florida
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| Allamanda | |
| Beaumontia | Night time fragrance for your Miami-Dade garden Notes on Beaumontia grandiflora. Univ.Florida (PDF) |
| Bougainvillea | |
| Chonemorpha | |
Cissus |
Cissus hypoglauca Five-leaved water vine. Brisbane Rainforest Action & Information Network
Cissus opaca Small-leaved water vine. Brisbane Rainforest Action & Information Network
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| Dalechampia |
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| Gelsemium |
Gelsemium sempervirens (PDF) at the Australian Weeds and Livestock website, NSW (discusses toxicity of weeds and other plants to animals) |
| Hardenbergia | |
| Hibbertia | |
| Hoyas | |
| Ipomoea (Ornamental) | |
| Jasminum | |
| Mandevilla | |
| Mansoa | |
| Millettia |
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| Monstera | |
| Mucuna |
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| Pandorea | |
| Pararistolochia | See Butterflies and Butterfly Gardening |
| Passiflora |
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| Petrea | |
| Philodendron | |
| Podranea |
Pink Trumpet Vine Podranea ricasoliana Online Manual of Subtropical Landscaping Plants, Palm Beach Community College, Florida
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| Pseudocalymma | see Mansoa |
| Pyrostegia |
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| Quisqualis | |
| Roses | |
| Solandra |
Chalice-Vine Solandra maxima, S. grandiflora, S. guttata (includes a guide for differentiating between these species) Online Manual of Subtropical Landscaping Plants, Palm Beach Community College, Florida
Chalice vine ( Solandra maxima) Queensland Poisons Information Centre
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| Stephanotis | |
| Stigmaphyllon | Plant Novelties: Stigmaphyllon Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, California |
| Strongylodon |
Strongylodon macrobotrys Jade Vine. Online Manual of Subtropical Landscaping Plants, Palm Beach Community College, Florida
Jade vine Strongylodon macrobotrys includes an illustration of a seed pod. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, U.K.
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| Strophanthus | Strophanthus gratus (Climbing Oleander, Rose Allamanda) Flowers of India |
| Tecomanthe |
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| Thunbergia | |
| Trachelospermum | see Jasmine |
| Wisteria | |
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