I’m always amazed by the speed of growth at this time of year. In March, you find yourself staring into pots and trays, willing anything to germinate. By May, however, everything takes off. One warm week and suddenly the whole garden is jumping into life. And climbers are no exception.
Adding one or two of the best climbers to plant in May, whether grown from seed or as small plants, is an easy way to inject texture and colour into your plot. I’ve grown many in my career, from lofty wisterias adorning the entire side of a house (not a pruning job for the faint-hearted), to rose-filled pergolas and archways covered in honeysuckle. Some have needed years to get going. But others, I’ve planted in spring and watched them explode into growth throughout the summer.
