Climbers for shade

Climbers for shade brighten the quieter areas of the garden where sunlight is limited. These plants thrive in dappled light and cool positions, bringing greenery and seasonal flowers to north facing walls and shaded fences.

Reliable shade loving climbers include Climbing Hydrangea, Ivy, Honeysuckle, Clematis Montana and Parthenocissus quinquefolia. These varieties cope well where many plants struggle.

They pair beautifully with Hosta, ferns, brunnera and shade tolerant shrubs, creating a soft, natural look.

Explore more in our collections of Evergreen Climbers, Woodland Plants and Low Maintenance Plants