Climbing Plants for Australian Gardens: Fences, Pergolas, and Walls

Choosing by PurposeFor rapid screening: Pandorea jasminoides (bower vine) grows 5–6m in a single season with white and pink flowers. For shade on a pergola: deciduous Wisteria sinensis creates dense summer shade then drops leaves for winter sun. For fragrance: star jasmine perfumes an entire garden from spring through summer. For productivity: passionfruit, choko, and climbing beans produce food while providing screening.Native Climbing PlantsHardenbergia violacea (purple coral pea) is an Aust…