#floweringclimber

Plant of the Day

Wednesday 9 May 2018

The famous Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria) of Hampton Court Palace, near London, was flowering on our latest visit with students. This large deciduous climber has long twining stems with racemes of fragrant, mauve flowers which open before the leaves. This plant has been pruned, trained and cared for on this wall since about 1840.

Plant of the Day

Saturday 7 October 2017

In the Princess of Wales Glasshouse, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, the Thunbergia mysorensis (Mysore clock vine, brick & butter vine, lady's slipper vine, dolls' shoes) was creating an eye catching display. This vigorous evergreen climber has twining stems up to 6m, the 2-lipped flowers have a gaping yellow throat and reflexed dark red lobes. It needs to be grown in the UK under glass in a loam-based potting compost with bright filtered light and shade from hot sun. 

Plant of the Day

Wednesday 31 May 2017

Clematis florida 'Taiga' (old man's beard) has been described as a "flamboyant climber" which produces flowers throughout the summer against dark green foliage. It belongs to Clematis Pruning Group 3 where plants can be cut back to a pair of strong buds about 20cm (8”) above ground level in the spring, removing all of the previous year's growth. This specimen was on display at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, London.