This uncommon Clematis is a graceful, vigorous and very floriferous climber. During summer and all the way through to autumn the plant is covered with canary yellow nodding lanterns. In the autumn the flowers turn into beautiful large tufts of long silvery, silky seed heads that are just as ornamental.

Clematis vitalba is the wild cousin of our many cultivated Clematis plants. This climbing shrub has fruits with long silvery grey, feathery extensions, which stay on the plant till well into the winter. The name Old man's Beard comes of course from the fact that these downy fluffy silky balls cover the plant.

One of Mother Nature's strangest plant creations, Gourds have been valued for their utilitarian and ornamental value for thousands of years. Small gourds make wonderful decorations and are perfect for Christmas tree decorations and for inclusion in wreaths. They can be dried and preserved indefinitely.

Datura ‘Golden Queen’ is a much sort after form, with magnificent double, lemon-yellow flowers that are exquisitely whorled and twisted. Beginning in early summer, the plant is covered with immense, upward facing ruffled blooms which are so fragrant that a single plant perfumes the garden.

Datura metel is a showpiece in any garden, it boasts some of the largest and showiest blooms available on an easy-to-grow annual. 'Double Purple' has double flowers that are dark purple with creamy colour centre. Also known by the mouthwatering moniker "Blackcurrant Swirl"

Although some Datura are without fragrance, this particular plant produces flowers with a delicate, slightly spicy perfume that permeates the air. 'Lilac Le Fleur' is pale lavender with dark purple centre. The plant will bloom profusely throughout summer until the weather cools in autumn.

Humulus lupulus, is a climbing hardy herbaceous perennial. The Hops are actually the female flower cones or 'strobiles' of the plant. Hops are used as a sedative and relaxant. Leaves and shoots are eaten either cooked or in salads, the flavour is said to be delicious.

The Japanese started selecting morning glories in the 9th century, and this is one of their most stunning. This show-stopper morning glory sports huge blooms with a pronounced milk chocolate colour. The extraordinary blooms can be 15cm wide and in a good summer it will reach 9ft tall. Gorgeous.

`Cameo Elegance` is a truly elegant variety. This attractive Japanese morning glory has attractive twining stems of marbled foliage which are perfectly complemented by rose-crimson blooms. Many will have white star or picotee patterns which make an excellent contrast with the distinctive, ivy-like foliage.

This heirloom morning glory originated in Bavaria in Germany and named for the original Seed-saver Baptist John Ott, Ipomoea purpurea "Grandpa Ott" flowers of intense violet-blue, with a ruby red star. It is a good climber for walls, trellis work or if allowed to scramble through other plants or trees.

Kniola's Black Knight has stunning deep-dark velvety purple-black flowers with cerise throats leading to an ivory eye. This extremely carefree and free-blooming climber will bloom early and load itself with masses of attractive dark purple-black flowers all summer long.