Vines

Chinese Wisteria

AKA Wisteria chinensis 'Blue Sapphire' Large cascading clusters of fragrant deep blue-violet sweet pea-like flowers Green pinnate leaves have 7-13 leaflets per leaf Poisonous bean-like seed pods in September and October Vigorous twining vine Bloom Time: June and July

American Wisteria

Large cascading clusters of sweet pea-like flowers Blooms are a fragrant deep lavender-blue with a paler blue hood Mature plants are known to flower 3 times a year Glossy deep green pinnate leaves with multiple leaflets emerge bronze in spring Poisonous bean-like seed pods in September and October Extremely cold-hardy yet less aggressive than Asian wisterias Bloom Time: May and July and sometimes September

Kentucky Wisteria

Large cascading clusters of fragrant lilac-purple sweet-pea-like flowers Green pinnate leaves have with 7-13 leaflets per leaf Poisonous bean-like seed pods in September and October Less aggressive than Asian Wisteria varieties Bloom Time: June and July

Japanese Wisteria

Large cascading clusters of fragrant purple-lavender sweet-pea-like flowers Green pinnate leaves have 13-19 leaflets per leaf Poisonous bean-like seed pods in September and October Vigorous twining vine Bloom Time: June and July

Japanese Wisteria

Large cascading clusters of fragrant pale blue sweet-pea-like flowers Green pinnate leaves have 13-19 leaflets per leaf Poisonous bean-like seed pods in September and October Vigorous twining vine Bloom Time: June and July

Japanese Wisteria

Large cascading clusters of fragrant pea-like lilac-blue flowers Bright green pinnate leaves usually have 11 leaflets per leaf Poisonous bean-like seed pods in September and October Vigorous twining vine Bloom Time: late spring-early summer

Frost Grape

Drooping panicles of small five-petaled yellowish-green flowers Blooms have a sweet musky fragrance Small green berries age to deep purple Grapes are edible but very sour Large green three-lobed serrated leaves are 10 cm by 15 cm Main stems have a shaggy reddish-brown bark Will climb up trees and fences by tendrils Bloom Time: June Flower Size: 12 cm Ripens: Summer

Pink Japanese Hydrangea

Showy flowerheads of clustered tiny white flowers surrounded by showy ovate bracts White bracts turn rosy-pink when mature giving an overall appearance of pink flowers Broadly ovate serrated green leaves with contrasting red stems Slow-growing and slow to establish Bloom Time: July to August

Moonlight Japanese Hydrangea

Showy flowerheads of clusters of tiny white flowers surrounded by sterile outer flowers Broadly ovate serrated blue-green leaves 15 cm Leaves have a silver sheen with deep green veining Contrasting red stems Slow-growing and slow to establish Bloom Time: July to August

Silverlace Vine

AKA Fallopia baldschauanica Upright airy panicles of tiny white flowers Heart-shaped bright green leaves are 10 cm across Vigorous twining habit Bloom Time: July to September

Passion Flower

Intricate flowers are white with bluish-purple thread-like petals (corona) Dark green glossy 5-7-lobed leaves Orange fruit is edible but not flavorful Twining tendrils Semi-evergreen Bloom Time: July to September Flower Size: 8 cm

Boston Ivy

AKA Ampelopsis veitchii Insignificant tiny white flowers Clusters of dark blue berries can be seen after the leaves drop Lustrous bright green foliage turns brilliant red-purple in autumn In summer heat, foliage will have a purple tinge Tri-lobed leaves vary from being deeply lobed to separate leaflets up to 20 cm wide Vigorous growth Bloom Time: June to August

Engelman's Ivy

Small clusters of insignificant green flowers Glossy, coarse-toothed, deep green leaves with five leaflets Inedible grape-like berries form on deep red stems Bronze-red fall colour Not quite as vigorous as the species Bloom Time: June to July

Virginia Creeper

Small clusters of insignificant greenish-white flowers in early summer Coarse-toothed deep green leaves with 5 leaflets Foliage emerges purplish in the spring, maturing to green Inedible grape-like berries form on deep red stems Vibrant red fall colour Vigorous grower Bloom Time: June

Goldflame Honeysuckle

Terminal clusters of fragrant tubular flowers Deep pink buds open to reveal golden-yellow centres Paired ovate deep green leaves, 6 cm long Small poisonous red berries form in early fall Bloom Time: June to August

Dropmore Scarlet Trumpet Honeysuckle

Terminal clusters of fragrant narrow trumpet-shaped flowers Scarlet-red flowers with an orange flare Paired ovate blue-green leaves, 8 cm long Red berries in late fall Twining habit Bloom Time: July to September Flower Size: 4 cm

Mandarin Honeysuckle

Clusters of trumpet-shaped fragrant mandarin-orange coloured flowers with a paler orange centre Foliage emerges coppery-purple and turns a glossy green Paired ovate leaves 13 cm long Bloom Time: Late June to August

Trumpet Honeysuckle

Terminal clusters of deep red fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers Orange-red berries in September Paired deep green ovate leaves, 8 cm long Long blooming and compact habit Very floriferous Bloom Time: June to September

Trumpet Honeysuckle

Terminal clusters of bright orange fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers Orangish-red berries in September Paired deep green ovate leaves, 8 cm long Long blooming and compact habit Bloom Time: June to September

Hall's Honeysuckle

Slender terminal clusters of trumpet-like flowers Fragrant white blooms age to lemon-yellow Stems are reddish-brown with paired deep green ovate leaves Some leaves are deeply lobed on the same plant Black berries form in September Semi-evergreen Vigorous habit Bloom Time: June to September

Climbing Hydrangea

Flat-topped clusters of fragrant white flowers The centre of the cluster has tiny airy fertile white flowers Outer ring consists of flat four-petalled sterile florets Glossy heart-shaped leaves Red-brown bark on mature stems exfoliates for winter interest Self-clinging habit is great on trees and buildings Slow to establish Bloom Time: June to July

Ornamental Hop

Greenish-yellow cone-like flowers Flowers have a strong pine scent Deeply lobed maple-like mid-green leaves Stems and leaves are rough and bristly Fast-growing twining habit Bloom Time: July

Yellow Hop

Greenish-yellow cone-like flowers Flowers have a strong pine scent Deeply lobed maple-like golden leaves Stems and leaves are rough and bristly Fast-growing twining habit Bloom Time: July

Baltic Ivy

Dark green five-lobed palmate leaves with silver veining An evergreen ground cover or self-climber Red-bronze foliage in the fall

Virgin's Bower

Flower Colour: Small white Flower Size: 3 cm Bloom Time: Late summer to fall Pruning Group: 3 Profuse clusters at leaf axils Leaves are bright green, 10 cm long, with three sharply-toothed ovate leaflets Feathery seed heads

Golden Clematis

Flower Colour: Yellow Flower Size: 4 cm Bloom Time: All summer Pruning Group: 3 Abundant solitary bell-shaped flowers Coarse-toothed mid-green leaves with three distinct leaflets Attractive seed heads Vigorous habit

Sweet Autumn Clematis

AKA Clematis terniflora, Clematis dioscoreifolia, Clematis maximowicziana Flower Colour: Delicate fragrant white flowers Flower Size: 3 cm Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall Pruning Group: 3 Silver seed heads will persist Leaves are mid-green, 12.5 cm long, with three ovate leaflets, semi-evergreen Vigorous habit Unlike most Clematis, will tolerate almost full shade

Tube Clematis

AKA Clematis heracleifolia var. davidiana Clusters of tubular fragrant clear blue flowers at leaf axils and at the tips of flower stems Attractive silky seed heads persist into late fall Coarsely-toothed compound leaves green consisting of three leaflets Woody shrub-like habit Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall Flower Height: 90 cm Foliage Height: 60 cm

Princess Kate Clematis

Flower Colour: White blooms with red on the outer side of the petals Flower Size: 5 cm Bloom Time: Midsummer to mid-fall Pruning Group: 3 Group: Texensis Thick tulip-like flowers face outwards Leaves are mid-green, 12.5 cm long, with three ovate leaflets Attractive seed heads

Willy Alpine Clematis

Can also be used as a ground cover Flower Colour: Small pink bell flowers Flower Size: 5 cm Bloom Time: April-May Pruning Group: 1 Group: Alpina

Blue Light Clematis

Flower Colour: Double pale blue to violet-blue flower Flower Size: 15 cm Bloom Time: Mid-spring and late summer Pruning Group: 2 Group: Patens Leaves are mid-green, 12.5 cm long, with three ovate leaflets Rebloomer

Clematis

Flower Colour: Purple-blue with a lighter-coloured central bar Flower Size: 20 cm Bloom Time: Late spring and late summer Pruning Group: 2 Group: Patens Deep red stamens Undersides of petals are a silvery-white Leaves are mid-green, 12.5 cm long, with three ovate leaflets Rebloomer

Clematis

Proven Winners® Flower Colour: Cranberry-purple; fragrant Flower Size: 3-4 cm Bloom Time: Midsummer to mid-fall Pruning Group: 3 Group: Flammula Yellow stamens Leaves are mid-green, 12.5 cm long, with three ovate leaflets

Bush Clematis

Proven Winners® Lavender bell-shaped flowers appear late May to June Attractive seed heads appear after blooms finish Broad green leaves Benefits from staking or cages for support and will die back to the ground each season

Bush Clematis

Proven Winners® Blue bell-shaped flowers appear late May to June Attractive seed heads appear after blooms finish Green foliage with a bronze cast to the underside Non climbing and will die back to the ground each season

Red Cardinal Clematis

Flower Colour: Deep raspberry-red Flower Size: 13 cm Bloom Time: All summer and into the fall Pruning Group: 3 Group: Patens Rounded blooms with white stamens Leaves are mid-green, 12.5 cm long, with three ovate leaflets

Clematis

Flower Colour: Double velvety-red flowers Flower Size: 15 cm Bloom Time: Mid-spring and late summer Pruning Group: 2 Group: Patens Leaves are mid-green, 12.5 cm long, with three ovate leaflets Rebloomer

Clematis

Flower Colour: Deep pink Flower Size: 5 cm Bloom Time: Midsummer to mid-fall Pruning Group: 3 Group: Texensis Thick tulip-like flowers face outwards Leaves are mid-green, 12.5 cm long, with three ovate leaflets Attractive, seed heads

Pompeii Clematis

Flower colour: soft pink Flower Size: 15 cm Bloom Time: Spring, Summer Pruning Group: 3 Long-blooming

Clematis

Flower Colour: Single deep purple with a slightly lighter central bar Flower Size: 9 cm Bloom Time: All summer Pruning Group: 3 Group: Viticella Greenish-white and purple stamens Leaves are glossy, mid-green, 12.5 cm long, with three ovate leaflets Vigorous growth habit

Summer Snow Clematis

AKA Clematis fargesiodes 'Summer Snow' Flower Colour: Delicate white with pale yellow stamens Flower Size: 5 cm Bloom Time: All summer Pruning Group: 3 Group: Vitalba Leaves are mid-green, 12.5 cm long, with three ovate leaflets Vigorous habit Fragrant

Clematis

Flower Colour: Purple-blue Flower Size: 20 cm Bloom Time: Late spring and late summer Rebloomer Pruning Group: 2

Niobe Clematis

Flower Colour: Velvety ruby-red with ivory stamens Flower Size: 15 cm Bloom Time: All summer Pruning Group: 3 Group: Patens Leaves are mid-green, 12.5 cm long, with three ovate leaflets

Clematis

Flower Colour: Single pale pink with a deep lilac-pink central bar Flower Size: 20 cm Bloom Time: Mid-spring and late summer Pruning Group: 2 Group: Lanuginosa White stamens are deep purple at the tips Leaves are mid-green, 12.5 cm long, with three ovate leaflets Rebloomer

Clematis

Flower Colour: Deep blue with silvery-blue tips Flower Size: 13 cm Bloom Time: Mid-spring and late summer Pruning Group: 2 Group: Patens Some flowers will appear as single and some double, depending on their maturity Early stage flowers have short, central petals which age and look double Leaves are mid-green, 12.5 cm long, with three ovate leaflets Rebloomer

Clematis

Flower Colour: Single white with a pink hue Flower Size: 17 cm Bloom Time: Mid-spring and late summer Pruning Group: 2 Group: Patens Round, cupped, flowers with prominent reddish-purple stamens Leaves are mid-green, 12.5 cm long, with three ovate leaflets Rebloomer

Clematis

Flower Colour: Large white semi-double flowers Flower Size: 15 cm Bloom Time: Mid-spring and late summer Pruning Group: 2 Group: Patens Leaves are mid-green, 12.5 cm long, with three ovate leaflets Rebloomer

Clematis

Flower Colour: Single wine-red flowers Flower Size: 8 cm Bloom Time: All summer Pruning Group: 3 Group: Viticella Star-shaped flowers with short white stamens Leaves are mid-green, 12.5 cm long, with three ovate leaflets