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Bryonia cretica in flower with white blooms and green foliageCucurbitaceae

Cretan Bryony: complete guide

Bryonia cretica

Discover Bryonia cretica, a vigorous climbing plant from southern Europe. Perfect for pergolas and screens, with delicate white flowers and striking red berries.

12 min
Large purple clematis flowers in full bloom against a wooden pergolaRanunculaceae

Clematis: complete guide

Clematis

Everything about Clematis: pruning groups, planting, bloom time and care. Practical tips for abundant flowers on pergolas, walls and fences.

5 min
Cobaea scandens with purple bell-shaped flowerPolemoniaceae

Cobaea scandens: complete guide

Cobaea scandens

Cobaea scandens, or Cup-and-saucer vine, is a spectacular climbing plant with large bell-shaped flowers. Learn how to grow this fast-growing climber in your garden.

12 min
Dolichandra unguis-cati displaying yellow trumpet flowers and characteristic cat's-claw curved tendrilsBignoniaceae

Dolichandra unguis-cati: complete guide

Dolichandra unguis-cati (L.) L.G.Lohmann

Discover the dramatic cat's-claw vine with golden trumpet flowers and distinctive hooked tendrils. Ideal for pergolas and warm front yard designs.

12 min
Foliage of Mikania micranthaAsteraceae

Mikania micrantha: complete guide

Mikania micrantha

Mikania micrantha is a vigorous climbing vine from tropical America with attractive foliage. Perfect for pergolas and fence coverage in warm climates. Discover cultivation, pruning, and care.

12 min
Summer grape with dark blue-black berriesVitaceae

Summer grape: complete guide

Vitis aestivalis

Vitis aestivalis is a vigorous American climber with dark blue-black fruit and dramatic foliage. Perfect for pergolas, trellises, and wildlife gardens.

12 min
Vitis arizonica grapevine with foliage and fruit in canyon habitatVitaceae

Vitis arizonica: complete guide to Arizona grape cultivation

Vitis arizonica

Discover the Arizona grape: a wild, woody vine from the American Southwest. Perfect for hot, dry garden locations with minimal water.

12 min
Crimson gloryvine with large red autumn leaves on pergolaVitaceae

Vitis coignetiae: complete guide

Vitis coignetiae

Discover the crimson gloryvine. Learn how to cultivate this spectacular climber with brilliant autumn color and giant leaves.

12 min
Mustang grape with dark fruit on climbing vineVitaceae

Vitis mustangensis: complete guide

Vitis mustangensis

Discover the American Mustang grape, a vigorous climbing vine from Texas with robust growth and dark berries. Perfect for pergolas and naturalistic gardens.

12 min
Riverbank grape (Vitis riparia) with green leaves covering sturdy trellisVitaceae

Riverbank Grape (Vitis riparia): complete guide

Vitis riparia

Discover the riverbank grape, a vigorous climbing vine for pergolas and screens. Low-maintenance, hardy, and perfect for natural garden designs with evergreen privacy screening.

12 min
Wisteria brachybotrys flowering with purple blooms and green foliage on supportFabaceae

Wisteria brachybotrys: complete guide to silky wisteria care

Wisteria brachybotrys

Discover the silky wisteria from China and Japan: elegant flowering vine with short flower clusters and fragrant blooms.

12 min
Long purple flower racemes of Japanese Wisteria hanging gracefully from a pergolaFabaceae

Japanese Wisteria: complete guide

Wisteria floribunda

Everything about Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria floribunda): planting, pruning, support structures and bloom promotion. Tips for spectacular flower racemes up to 90 cm long.

6 min
Cascading blue-purple flower racemes of Chinese wisteria draped over a pergola in springFabaceae

Chinese Wisteria: complete guide

Wisteria sinensis

Everything about Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis): planting, pruning, training and care. Expert tips for breathtaking cascading blooms.

5 min