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Jasminum sambac is an evergreen climber or shrub native to tropical Asia, producing small white flowers with a sweet fragrance that intensifies at night. It is the national flower of the Philippines (where it is called sampaguita) and one of three national flowers of Indonesia (where it is called me...

Rosa 'New Dawn' is a climbing rose cultivar with pale silvery-pink flowers that repeat bloom through the season. It originated as a sport of Rosa 'Dr. W. Van Fleet' and was introduced by Henry F. Bosenberg in 1930. It became historically significant as the first plant to receive a U.S. patent under...

Clematis 'Jackmanii' is a deciduous climbing cultivar with large deep violet-purple flowers, raised by George Jackman & Son of Woking, Surrey, England. It was introduced in the 1860s as a hybrid of Clematis lanuginosa and is considered the first large-flowered clematis hybrid widely available to gar...

Lathyrus odoratus, sweet pea, is a climbing annual native to Sicily and southern Italy, developed extensively by British breeders in the late 19th and early 20th centuries into hundreds of fragrant cultivars.

Trachelospermum jasminoides, commonly known as star jasmine, is an evergreen twining vine native to eastern and southeastern Asia. Despite its common name, it is not a true jasmine but belongs to the Apocynaceae family. The plant is widely cultivated in warm-temperate regions for its glossy foliage...

Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst' is a popular hybrid cultivar prized for its intense red-magenta bracts and exceptional heat tolerance, making it one of the most widely planted bougainvilleas in warm climates.

Wisteria floribunda, or Japanese wisteria, is a large, deciduous twining vine native to Japan and a member of the pea family (Fabaceae). It is distinguished by its heavy, drooping racemes of fragrant, pea-like flowers that appear in spring, with some cultivars producing clusters exceeding one meter...

Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris, commonly known as the climbing hydrangea, is a deciduous woody vine native to the woodlands of Japan, Korea, and the Russian Far East. It is distinguished by its self-clinging ability, attaching to vertical surfaces via aerial rootlets, allowing it to scale walls...

Jasminum officinale, commonly known as common jasmine or poet's jasmine, is a deciduous climbing vine native to a region spanning the Caucasus, northern Iran, and the Himalayas. Belonging to the olive family (Oleaceae), it features pinnate leaves and produces clusters of small, white, fragrant flowe...

Clematis viticella is a deciduous climbing vine native to southern Europe and western Asia, belonging to the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). It produces abundant, small to medium-sized, nodding flowers in shades of purple, blue, and red throughout the summer. The species is highly valued by hortic...

Hoya carnosa, commonly known as the wax plant or porcelain flower, is an evergreen climbing vine native to Eastern Asia and Australia. As an epiphyte in its natural habitat, it features thick, waxy leaves and produces clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers that often exude drops of nectar. The pl...

Rosa 'Zephirine Drouhin' is a climbing Bourbon rose cultivar bred in France and introduced in 1868. It is highly recognizable for its nearly thornless canes, making it suitable for planting along high-traffic areas like pathways, arches, and pergolas. The shrub produces strongly fragrant, double, de...

Lonicera sempervirens, commonly known as coral honeysuckle or trumpet honeysuckle, is a twining vine native to the eastern United States. It is an evergreen or semi-evergreen plant that produces clusters of tubular, scarlet to orange flowers from spring through summer. The brightly colored, nectar-r...

Rosa 'Don Juan' is a deep crimson climbing rose cultivar bred by Michele Malandrone and introduced in 1958. It is distinguished by its large, velvety, hybrid-tea-style blooms and a strong, notable fragrance. The plant produces repeat flushes of flowers throughout the growing season on long, vigorous...

Passiflora incarnata, commonly known as the purple passion flower or maypop, is a fast-growing perennial vine native to the southeastern United States. It is distinguished as the only passion flower species native to temperate North America, capable of surviving winter freezes. The plant produces in...

Clematis montana, commonly known as the anemone clematis, is a vigorous deciduous climbing vine native to the Himalayas and mountainous regions of China. Introduced to Western horticulture in 1831, the species is characterized by its rapid growth and abundant spring blooms. It produces masses of sma...

Rosa banksiae, commonly known as Lady Banks' rose, is a nearly thornless climbing shrub native to central and western China. The species is characterized by its long, arching canes and early spring bloom cycle, producing dense clusters of small white or yellow flowers. It is an evergreen to semi-eve...

Clematis 'Ville de Lyon' is a deciduous climbing vine and a widely grown large-flowered clematis hybrid. Introduced in France in 1899 by nurseryman Francisque Morel, it is distinguished by its carmine-red flowers, which feature slightly darker edges and contrasting yellow stamens. The plant blooms f...

Pyrostegia venusta is a Brazilian woody vine in the family Bignoniaceae, renowned for its spectacular winter display of bright orange tubular flowers that blanket fences and walls in tropical regions.

Phaseolus coccineus is a climbing bean native to the highlands of Central America, distinguished by its striking scarlet flowers and large seeds, and valued as both an ornamental and a food crop in Europe since the 17th century.

Gloriosa superba, commonly known as the flame lily or glory lily, is a tuberous herbaceous climbing plant native to tropical Africa and Asia. It is distinguished by its distinctive flowers, which feature reflexed petals displaying gradients of flame-red and yellow. Recognized as the national flower...

Thunbergia mysorensis, commonly known as the Mysore trumpet vine or Indian clock vine, is a woody climbing plant native to the tropical forests of southern India. The vine is noted for its long, pendulous racemes that bear striking red and yellow tubular flowers. The specific shape and color of its...

Bougainvillea glabra is a thorny South American woody vine native to Brazil, widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions for its vivid papery bracts that surround inconspicuous true flowers.

Wisteria macrostachya 'Blue Moon' is a deciduous twining vine cultivar developed from the North American native Kentucky wisteria. It was specifically selected for its exceptional cold hardiness, tolerating winter temperatures down to USDA Zone 3. The cultivar is distinguished by its ability to bloo...

Lablab purpureus is a multipurpose legume vine native to Africa, grown across tropical Asia and Africa for its edible pods, seeds, and leaves, and also valued as livestock fodder and an ornamental for its purple flowers.

Rosa 'Climbing Iceberg' is a white climbing rose cultivar that originated as a sport of the popular floribunda bush rose 'Iceberg' in 1968. It produces large clusters of pure white, double flowers that repeat bloom throughout the growing season. The plant develops long, vigorous canes that can be tr...

Ipomoea tricolor 'Heavenly Blue' is a widely cultivated morning glory vine native to the tropical regions of the Americas. It is a fast-growing, herbaceous annual climber recognized for its large, trumpet-shaped flowers that unfurl in the morning to display a distinct sky-blue color with a yellow th...

Clematis 'Nelly Moser' is a large-flowered deciduous climbing vine introduced in 1897. The cultivar is distinguished by its pale mauve-pink sepals, each featuring a prominent central bar of carmine-pink, surrounding a central cluster of stamens. It produces an initial heavy flush of flowers in late...

Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls' is a cultivar of American wisteria, a deciduous climbing vine native to the eastern United States. Unlike its Asian relatives, this variety exhibits a more compact and less aggressive growth habit, making it manageable in residential gardens. It is distinguished...