The 30 best climbing plants for adding depth, colour, and interest to your garden

Ideal for creating a shaded canopy area, covering unsightly walls or fences, or simply adding a fast-growing splash of colour, this carefully curated edit details the best and most beautiful climbing plants worth adding to your garden.

From perennials that'll transform cottage gardens to creepers that change colour over months, there's something for every space, big or small.

Happily, some of these picks are also plants for pollinators and among the best plants for privacy so they're versatile shrubs!