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Daily care and tips for Climbing plants

When and how should you plant a climbing plant in the garden?

A'utumn, between October and November, is still the ideal time to plant a climber in the ground, as the still-warm soil encourages 'rooting before 'winter. Put a sturdy support in place at planting time to guide the growth of young stems. Water generously when planting, then regularly throughout the first year to help the plant establish well.

Why isn’t my climbing plant flowering?

A lack of flowering is'most often due to too much shade or pruning at the wrong time, which removes the flower buds. Most flowering climbers need several hours of direct sunlight each day: moving the plant to a brighter spot will usually get it flowering again. Applying a'potash-rich fertilizer in spring also helps encourage abundant flowering.

Where can I buy a high-quality climbing plant?

Plant and Stories offers a selection of climbing plants from French and European growers, chosen for their vigor and ability to establish well in the ground. Each plant is carefully packaged for fast, secure delivery. This selection is suitable for planting in the ground as well as'for growing in pots on a terrace.

Everything you need to know about Climbing plants

What are the most commonly planted climbing plants in gardens?

Wisteria, star jasmine, and clematis are among the most popular climbing plants for their rapid growth and abundant blooms. Each has a distinctive growth habit and fragrance, making them suitable for different types of supports. These varieties can easily cover several square meters in just a few growing seasons.

What is the difference between an evergreen and a deciduous climbing plant?

An evergreen climber keeps its foliage all year'round, providing a permanent green screen even in winter. A deciduous climber loses its leaves in'autumn, allowing more light through during the colder months. The choice depends mainly on the intended'use: year-round privacy or seasonal variation.

How tall can a climbing plant grow when fully mature?

Depending on the species, a climbing plant can reach between 3 and over 10 meters in height once established in the ground. Wisteria, for example, often grows over 8 meters on a sturdy support. This impressive growth makes it an ideal choice for quickly covering a large façade.

Climbing plants

Climbing plants such as wisteria, star jasmine and clematis naturally cling to their supports and prefer full sun or partial shade in well-drained, enriched soil.

Key facts at a glance:

  • ☀️ Light: Full sun or partial shade
  • 🌱 Soil: Well-drained and enriched with organic matter
  • 🌸 Flowering: Abundant and fragrant
  • 🍃 Type: Evergreen or deciduous
  • 🎯 Uses: Walls, pergolas and fences
  • ✂️ Care: Provide sturdy support from planting

Climbing plants: dress up your walls, pergolas and fences

Some plants can transform a plain wall into a living feature. Climbing plants grow along a pergola, wire fence or exterior wall using tendrils, aerial roots or twining stems that naturally cling to any support. Among the most popular garden plants are wisteria, star jasmine and clematis, prized for their rapid growth and abundant flowering. Whether evergreen or deciduous, climbing plants offer a range of textures and fragrances that change with the seasons.

Planting and caring for climbing plants in the garden

A climbing plant’s success depends above all on its exposure: most prefer full sun or partial shade, with well-drained soil enriched with organic matter at planting time. Providing sturdy support from the outset helps prevent damage to young, fast-growing stems. Regular watering during the first year, while the roots become established in the ground, encourages deep rooting and long-lasting flowering in the years that follow.

Buy climbing plants from Plant and Stories

Browse our selection of climbing plants from French and European growers, chosen for their vigor and ability to quickly cover a wall, fence or pergola. Each plant is carefully packaged for fast, safe delivery to your garden or patio. Whether you want to dress up an exterior wall or create a vertical hedge, our climbing plants are suitable for all kinds of outdoor projects.

For more information, see our complete guide: Climbing Plants: The Complete Guide.

Our dedicated guides to help you choose the right climber: evergreen climbing plants, jasmine, trumpet vine, Virginia creeper and climbing ivy.

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