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White and pink variegated leaves of kolomikta vine against a wallClimbers

Actinidia kolomikta

Kolomikta Vine

variegated foliageclimberunique leaf colourhardypergola plant

Kolomikta Vine is a striking climber, prized above all for its spectacular foliage that flushes white and pink in spring as if painted. Small, fragrant white flowers appear in June. A unique ornamental climber that lends a distinctive accent to walls and pergolas.

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Characteristics

Sun
Full sun, Partial shade
Water
Medium
Height
300–600 cm
Spread
200–400 cm
Hardiness zone
4–8
Family
Actinidiaceae
Evergreen
No
Flower colors
white
Wildlife value
bees

Bloom period

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Care guide

Plant in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. The best leaf colouring occurs in sun. Water regularly during dry periods. Very hardy but late frosts can damage young foliage. Train along wires or trellis.

Pruning tips

Prune in winter (December-February) by shortening overlong shoots and removing dead wood. Summer pruning in July keeps growth manageable. The plant flowers on one-year-old wood — leave sufficient young shoots.

Good companions

Abundant white flowers of mountain clematis along a pergolaClimbers

Clematis montana

Mountain Clematis

Mountain clematis is a fast-growing climber that becomes smothered in white or pink flowers during May and June. The plant can cover large surfaces in a short time, making it ideal for growing over pergolas, fences, and unsightly walls. The lightly fragrant blooms appear on the previous year's wood.

Full sunMedium600–1200 cm
Hanging purple flower clusters of Chinese wisteria in springClimbers

Wisteria sinensis

Chinese Wisteria

Chinese wisteria is a vigorous climbing plant that produces spectacular hanging flower clusters in spring. The fragrant purple, blue, or white blooms appear before the foliage has fully unfurled. A mature plant can completely cover walls and pergolas with a lush canopy of leaves.

Full sunMedium900–1500 cm
Red autumn leaves of Boston ivy covering a stone facadeClimbers

Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Boston Ivy

Boston ivy is a vigorous, self-clinging climber that covers walls and facades with a dense tapestry of three-lobed leaves. The foliage is fresh green in summer and turns spectacularly to fiery red and orange in autumn. The plant attaches itself with adhesive pads and needs no support. An unmatched wall covering.

Partial shadeMedium