PLANTS THAT FLOWER IN WINTER

Gardens Top Picks News & Events Expert Advice Reviews Offers Videos Magazine The English Garden Subscribe SUBSCRIBE PRINT DIGITAL Gardens Top Picks News & Events Expert Advice Reviews Offers Videos Magazine Home Plants Best climbing plants and shrubs for winter Plants BEST CLIMBING PLANTS AND SHRUBS FOR WINTER By Gabriella Dyson - Jan 29, 2016 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter These climbing plants and shrubs won’t go unnoticed in winter Climbing plants typically command attention in spring and summer, clothing arbours and pergolas with blossom and abundant foliage. Yet there are plants that climb and provide a scene worthy of note in winter and their defiance of the season deserves to be celebrated. Such climbers will enhance the winter garden or courtyard, whether for their delicate blooms, attractive evergreen canopy or bird-enticing berries. When planting garden structures with climbers, consider some of these plants alongside summer favourites: shutterstock_177975902 Credit: Shutterstock Jasminum nudiflorum The rather ungainly habit of the arching stems of winter jasmine is all forgiven when its dazzling yellow flowers emerge. Lightly-scented, star-shaped blooms are daffodil-yellow, unleashed in February to announce that the days of winter are numbered. Train the stems to a trellis so that the plant can show off a neat network of flowering stems because they don’t twine naturally or let them arch over a low wall. Height: 3m. Trachelospermum jasminoides Credit: crocus.co.uk Trachelospermum jasminoides It is the evergreen foliage of this Asian climber that will catch the eye in winter as it responds to frost by turning from dark green to purply red. Sweetly scented flowers similar to jasmine follow in summer to make this a ‘climber for all seasons’. This plant is easy to train because the stems are self-clinging. It will survive temperatures down to -10˚C although there is a hardier species T. asiaticum, which is similar, with smaller flowers and foliage. Height: 6m. Credit: crocus.co.uk Credit: crocus.co.uk Clematis urophylla ‘Winter Beauty’ With nodding white flowers surrounded by lush, glossy evergreen leaves, this clematis offers a very early glimpse of the fullness of summer. It flowers from December to February, with its cream anthers creating a subtle contrast with fluted white petals (sepals). It is best given a home on a warm, sheltered wall situated in sun or partial shade in soils that drains well. Height: 3m. Credit: crocus.co.uk Credit: crocus.co.uk Clematis napaulensis Fuchsia-like flowers in new year are the hallmark of this tropical-looking climber, best grown in a cool conservatory or sheltered courtyard. Unusually, this clematis comes into leaf in autumn, then sheds its foliage in summer. The intricate flowers are a subtle light green and are borne in clusters of eight or more, with a light and delicate fragrance. Fluffy silver seedheads follow in spring. Height: 3m. You can buy all of these plants at Crocus TAGSclimbersearly springplants Previous article Winner of the PGPA Golden Nisse Award is announced Next article Things to do in February RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR new orchids New orchids discovered in Madagascar – EXCLUSIVE! Edible wildflowers: wild marjoram Pretty wildflowers you can eat Top 10 plants with purple leaves Sign me up to receive emails on the latest news, exclusive offers and competitions to your inbox. Email Address First Name Last Name Country of residence I have read and accept the privacy policy Subscribe Read our full privacy policy artificial grass cover Every issue, The English Garden magazine features the most beautiful gardens from all across the UK and Ireland - both town and country plots, big and small. Inside, you will find invaluable practical advice from real gardeners, plantspeople and designers. There’s stunning photography from the world’s top garden photographers, as well as insightful writing from experts. SAVE UP TO 41% PRINT SAVE UP TO 51% DIGITAL Gardens Top Picks News & Events Expert Advice Reviews Offers Videos Magazine The English Garden CONTACTS EDITORIAL Clare Foggett ADVERTISING Mark Wass MEDIA PACK CLICK TO DOWNLOAD cmclogo © 2017 Chelsea Magazine Company