The genus Billardiera is named in honour of the French botanist La Billardiere, and includes about twenty species of handsome climbing plants. Don looked at a member of the group called Billardiera ringens, a moderately vigorous twiner with glorious orange/yellow...
Climbers
Boston Ivy
Boston ivy is one of about ten species from North America and Asia belonging to the genus Parthenocissus. It is not actually an ivy but a member of the Vitaceae, or grape family. It’s a particularly good climber for covering large walls or fences, with the added...
Mandevilla ‘White Fantasy’
Mandevilla ‘White Fantasy’ Don looked at an outstanding new hybrid mandevilla bred in Japan. ‘White Fantasy’ has gorgeous white flowers with just a touch of pink in the bud. Plant details Common name: ‘White Fantasy’ Botanic name:...
Orange Trumpet Creeper
Orange Trumpet Creeper The orange trumpet creeper is a South American native which puts on a spectacular display of brilliant orange flowers from winter through to spring. Plant details Common name: Orange trumpet creeper, flame vine Botanic name: Pyrostegia venusta...
