<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>climbing plants Archives - The Curious Gardener</title> <atom:link href="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/tag/climbing-plants/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/tag/climbing-plants/</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:54:56 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-AU</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2</generator> <image> <url>https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cropped-favicon-32x32.png</url> <title>climbing plants Archives - The Curious Gardener</title> <link>https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/tag/climbing-plants/</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>Pyrostegia ignea – Orange Trumpet Vine</title> <link>https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/pyrostegia-ignea-orange-trumpet-vine/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[The Curious Gardener]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2021 00:00:33 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[All Plants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Climbing Plants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[climbing plants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[colourful]]></category> <category><![CDATA[full sun]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tropical gardens]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/?p=1553</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The sight of this climber in full bloom could literally stop you in your tracks. It's quite a sight to behold.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/pyrostegia-ignea-orange-trumpet-vine/">Pyrostegia ignea – Orange Trumpet Vine</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au">The Curious Gardener</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a href='https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/pyrostegia-ignea-orange-trumpet-vine/pyrostegia1/'><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="375" height="195" src="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/pyrostegia1-375x195.jpg" class="attachment-vce-lay-b size-vce-lay-b" alt="Pyrostegia ignea - Orange Trumpet Vine" /></a> <a href='https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/pyrostegia-ignea-orange-trumpet-vine/pyrostegia2/'><img decoding="async" width="375" height="195" src="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/pyrostegia2-375x195.jpg" class="attachment-vce-lay-b size-vce-lay-b" alt="Pyrostegia ignea - Orange Trumpet Vine" /></a> <a href='https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/pyrostegia-ignea-orange-trumpet-vine/pyrostegia3/'><img decoding="async" width="375" height="195" src="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/pyrostegia3-375x195.jpg" class="attachment-vce-lay-b size-vce-lay-b" alt="Pyrostegia ignea - Orange Trumpet Vine" /></a> <a href='https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/pyrostegia-ignea-orange-trumpet-vine/pyrostegia4/'><img decoding="async" width="375" height="195" src="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/pyrostegia4-375x195.jpg" class="attachment-vce-lay-b size-vce-lay-b" alt="Pyrostegia ignea - Orange Trumpet Vine" /></a> <a href='https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/pyrostegia-ignea-orange-trumpet-vine/pyrostegia5/'><img decoding="async" width="375" height="195" src="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/pyrostegia5-375x195.jpg" class="attachment-vce-lay-b size-vce-lay-b" alt="Pyrostegia ignea - Orange Trumpet Vine" /></a> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Botanical name</h2> <p><em>Pyrostegia ignea</em></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Common name</h2> <p>Orange Trumpet Vine</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Orange Trumpet Vine description</h2> <p>The Orange Trumpet Vine is an evergreen climber that produces masses of bright orange flowers from Winter through to Spring. The flowering season is quite a sight to behold as the vine is covered in brilliant tubular shaped blooms in pendulous clusters.<br><br>A very vigorous grower, this vine requires a strong support such as a wall or pergola and should be trained as they grow.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Climate</h2> <p>Warm temperate, sub-tropical, tropical</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Plant cultivation and care</h2> <p>Thrives in a full sun position in well drained soil. Water well during warmer months. Needs a warm/tropical climate.<br><br>Propagate from stem cuttings in Spring or Summer.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Plant use</h2> <p>Screening plant, climber, colourful gardens, privacy, tropical gardens</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pruning</h2> <p>After flowering, cut back old shoots.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pests and diseases</h2> <p>No specific <a href="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/category/garden-pests-garden-diseases/">pests or diseases</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/pyrostegia-ignea-orange-trumpet-vine/">Pyrostegia ignea – Orange Trumpet Vine</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au">The Curious Gardener</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Gelsemium sempervirens – Carolina Jasmine</title> <link>https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/gelsemium-sempervirens-carolina-jasmine/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[The Curious Gardener]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:31:26 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[All Plants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Climbing Plants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Groundcovers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Perfumed Plants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Toxic/Poisonous Plants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[climbing plants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[colourful]]></category> <category><![CDATA[full sun]]></category> <category><![CDATA[groundcovers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[perfumed plants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[poisonous]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pots]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/?p=1481</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>A very pretty climber is valued for its colourful display of bright yellow flowers in Winter. Careful though... this one can bite.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/gelsemium-sempervirens-carolina-jasmine/">Gelsemium sempervirens – Carolina Jasmine</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au">The Curious Gardener</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a href='https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/gelsemium-sempervirens-carolina-jasmine/gelsemium2/'><img decoding="async" width="375" height="195" src="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/gelsemium2-375x195.jpg" class="attachment-vce-lay-b size-vce-lay-b" alt="Gelsemium sempervirens - Caroline Jessamine" /></a> <a href='https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/gelsemium-sempervirens-carolina-jasmine/gelsemium/'><img decoding="async" width="375" height="195" src="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/gelsemium-375x195.jpg" class="attachment-vce-lay-b size-vce-lay-b" alt="Gelsemium sempervirens - Caroline Jessamine" /></a> <a href='https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/gelsemium-sempervirens-carolina-jasmine/gelsemium1/'><img decoding="async" width="375" height="195" src="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/gelsemium1-375x195.jpg" class="attachment-vce-lay-b size-vce-lay-b" alt="Gelsemium sempervirens - Caroline Jessamine" /></a> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Botanical name</h2> <p><em>Gelsemium sempervirens</em></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Common name</h2> <p>Carolina Jasmine</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Carolina Jasmine description</h2> <p>This lovely evergreen climber or groundcover has dark green elongated leaves and an abundance of bright yellow, sweetly perfumed flowers during Winter and Spring. <br><br>Carolina Jasmine is a vigorous grower in the right conditions and should be kept in check.<br><br><strong>Note: All parts of this plant are poisonous if digested.</strong></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Climate</h2> <p>Temperate, sub-tropical, tropical</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Plant cultivation and care</h2> <p>Plant in a full sun position sheltered from strong winds. It prefers a moist, well drained soil and requires little water once established.<br><br>Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in Summer or early Autumn.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Plant use</h2> <p>Climber, groundcover, pots</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pruning</h2> <p>A light prune once flowering has finished will promote a nice shape and keep the plant from getting out of hand.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pest and diseases</h2> <p>No specific <a href="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/category/garden-pests-garden-diseases/">pests or diseases</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/gelsemium-sempervirens-carolina-jasmine/">Gelsemium sempervirens – Carolina Jasmine</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au">The Curious Gardener</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Hardenbergia violacea – Happy Wanderer</title> <link>https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/hardenbergia-violacea-happy-wanderer/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[The Curious Gardener]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2021 06:43:01 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[All Plants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Australian Natives]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Climbing Plants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Groundcovers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[climbing plants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[full sun]]></category> <category><![CDATA[groundcovers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[native gardens]]></category> <category><![CDATA[part shade]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pots]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/?p=1475</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The Happy Wanderer is something special to see when in flower. Masses of purple blooms cover this lovely Australian native plant.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/hardenbergia-violacea-happy-wanderer/">Hardenbergia violacea – Happy Wanderer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au">The Curious Gardener</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a href='https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/hardenbergia-violacea-happy-wanderer/hardenbergia/'><img decoding="async" width="375" height="195" src="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/hardenbergia-375x195.jpg" class="attachment-vce-lay-b size-vce-lay-b" alt="Hardenbergia violacea - Happy Wanderer - Native Sarsparilla" /></a> <a href='https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/hardenbergia-violacea-happy-wanderer/hardenbergia-white/'><img decoding="async" width="375" height="195" src="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/hardenbergia-white-375x195.jpg" class="attachment-vce-lay-b size-vce-lay-b" alt="Hardenbergia violacea var. Alba - Happy Wanderer - Native Sarsparilla" /></a> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Botanical name</h2> <p><em>Hardenbergia violacea</em></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Common name</h2> <p>Happy Wanderer, Native Sarsparilla, Hardenbergia</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Happy Wanderer description</h2> <p>A very pretty Australian native evergreen climber or groundcover, the Happy Wanderer is particularly suited to large pots, covering fences, pergolas or trained on a trellis.<br><br>The leaves are dark green, long and narrow. Dark mauve, pea-shaped flowers appear on the vine in Winter and Spring, attracting birds to the yard. <em>Hardenbergia violacea</em> var. Alba (pictured) produces white flowers.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Climate</h2> <p>Broad range of climates</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Plant cultivation and care</h2> <p>Happy Wanderer thrives in full sun to part-shade in a moist, well drained soil. Tolerates light frost.<br><br>Propagate from seed which should be covered in boiling water and then left for 24 hours. Seeds will swell and can then be potted up. Varieties must be propagated from cuttings.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Plant use</h2> <p>Native gardens, climbing on fences/pergolas/trellises (must be a strong support), pots, groundcover</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pruning</h2> <p>Prune well after flowering period to promote new growth.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pests and diseases</h2> <p>No specific <a href="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/category/garden-pests-garden-diseases/">pests or diseases</a>. Can be prone to attack by <a href="https://www.yates.com.au/plants/problem-solver/pests/scale-insects/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Scale</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/hardenbergia-violacea-happy-wanderer/">Hardenbergia violacea – Happy Wanderer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au">The Curious Gardener</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Stephanotis floribunda – Wax Flower</title> <link>https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/stephanotis-floribunda-wax-flower/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[The Curious Gardener]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 23:42:36 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[All Plants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Climbing Plants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Perfumed Plants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[climbing plants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[full sun]]></category> <category><![CDATA[part shade]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pots]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/?p=1331</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>With thick, waxy fragrant flowers and lovely deep green leaves, this plant is a favourite of florists everywhere.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/stephanotis-floribunda-wax-flower/">Stephanotis floribunda – Wax Flower</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au">The Curious Gardener</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a href='https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/stephanotis-floribunda-wax-flower/stephanotis-flowers/'><img decoding="async" width="375" height="195" src="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/stephanotis-flowers-375x195.jpg" class="attachment-vce-lay-b size-vce-lay-b" alt="Stephanotis floribunda - Wax Flower" /></a> <a href='https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/stephanotis-floribunda-wax-flower/stephanotis-seed-pod/'><img decoding="async" width="375" height="195" src="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/stephanotis-seed-pod-375x195.jpg" class="attachment-vce-lay-b size-vce-lay-b" alt="Stephanotis floribunda - Wax Flower Seed Pod" /></a> <a href='https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/stephanotis-floribunda-wax-flower/stephanotis/'><img decoding="async" width="375" height="195" src="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/stephanotis-375x195.jpg" class="attachment-vce-lay-b size-vce-lay-b" alt="Stephanotis floribunda - Wax Flower" /></a> <a href='https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/stephanotis-floribunda-wax-flower/stephanotis-leaves/'><img decoding="async" width="375" height="195" src="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/stephanotis-leaves-375x195.jpg" class="attachment-vce-lay-b size-vce-lay-b" alt="Stephanotis floribunda - Wax Flower" /></a> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Botanical name</h2> <p><em>Stephanotis floribunda</em></p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Common name</h2> <p>Wax Flower</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wax Flower description</h2> <p><em>Stephanotis floribunda</em> is a climbing plant with glossy, deep green leaves and an abundance of lovely thick textured, fragrant white flowers during Spring, Summer and Autumn. These flowers have a somewhat waxy appearance (hence the common name) and are used quite often in flower arrangements, especially for weddings.<br><br>Wax Flower is a heavy, rigorously growing plant which requires a support. It prefers a warm climate in a full sun to part-shade position and grows to approximately 4m in height. Large seed pods appear after flowering which resemble small mangoes. An abundance of feathery seeds are contained within.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Climate</h2> <p>Temperate, sub-tropical, tropical</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Plant cultivation and care</h2> <p>In a warm climate with well-drained soil, these climbers will grow quite rapidly. They’re low maintenance and simply require a feed once a year with compost or another complete fertiliser. Propagate from cuttings as seedlings can be very slow to bloom.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Plant use</h2> <p>Along a wall or trellis (well supported), in pots if supported.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pruning</h2> <p>Cut back to shape if required.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pests and diseases</h2> <p>No specific <a href="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/category/garden-pests-garden-diseases/">pests or diseases</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au/stephanotis-floribunda-wax-flower/">Stephanotis floribunda – Wax Flower</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thecuriousgardener.com.au">The Curious Gardener</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss>