Local, indigenous, native climbers.
These native climbers are indigenous to the Maroondah, Manningham and Yarra Ranges council areas and are perfectly adapted to these locations. Seeds are collected by experienced and licensed collectors and grown locally, for private gardens council land and revegetation areas.
Native Climbers grown.
Billardiera longiflora Billardiera scandens var.mutabilis Clematis aristata Clematis microphylla
Comesperma volubile Glycine clandestine Hardenbergia violacea Pandorea pandorana
Billardiera longiflora
Common Name: Purple Apple-Berry
Size: Relatively small and light
Requirements: Partial sun, moist well drained soils. Will tolerate full sun in cool areas.
Localities: Found in moist areas, usually mountainous in the Yarra Ranges.
Attractive slender twining climber.
Bird nectar and berry provider.
Billardiera scandens var. mutabilis
Bird nectar and berry provider, long flowering period.
Common Name: Small-Leafed Clematis
Size: Moderately vigorous
Requirements: Full to part sun, well drained, dry or moist soils.
Localities: Common throughout both Maroondah, Manningham and the Shire of Yarra Ranges.
Medium sized, dioecious perennial climber. Excellent showy climber for use in dry position. Fluffy seed heads are an attractive, long lasting feature.
Comesperma volubile
Common Name: Love Creeper
Size: Small climber
Requirements: Partial shade. Well drained dry to moist soils where roots are prevented from becoming very hot.
Localities: Common in reserves throughout Maroondah, Manningham and the Shire of Yarra Ranges.
Open, slender climber insignificant until flowering when it is spectacular.
Glycine clandestina
Pandorea pandorana
Common Name: Wonga Vine
Size: Variable. May become very large.
Requirements: Full to partial sun. Moist, well drained soil.
Localities: Occurs throughout Maroondah, Manningham and the Shire of Yarra Ranges.
Very showy when in flower. Prefers semi shaded position. Vigorous climber for growing amongst established trees and strong structures. Too vigorous to be grown on light structures.