Self-clinging climbers

There are many popular climbers that need no support to cover a shady wall or fence. These self-clinging climbers use aerial roots or clever suction pads to quickly spread over any available space. 

Practical tips

Clip off any wayward shoots that wander out of their alotted space.

Self-clinging climbers from 4-10m (12-33ft) high

Although many self-clingers can be large, there is a good range of managable climbers that won't get out of hand in a smaller space.

Self-clinging climbers reaching 10m (33ft) and more.

If you have a large space to fill the following climbers are vigorous and will quickly cover the required area. 

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