Foolproof climbers

A selection of foolproof climbing plants for the garden or balcony, truly easy to grow, including for beginners. Vines that are at once hardy, with low water requirements, disease-resistant, adaptable to a wide range of soils and climates, and requiring little maintenance. These have been planted in gardens for generations, are able to survive without care and forgive mistakes such as forgetting to water. When we talk about indestructible climbers, we naturally think of ivy, wisteria, and virginia creeper. But some clematis are also excellent resilient garden plants, especially among the "montana" and "viticella" varieties, or some old varieties like the famous The President, celebrated for its robustness and floriferousness. Climbing roses, whether old, English, or modern, also bring a lot of satisfaction to flower enthusiasts in many regions, without demanding much care. Honeysuckles, often fragrant, are also among the favourites of gardeners due to their minimal requirements. Among evergreen climbers, the false jasmine - drought-resistant, highly fragrant, and relatively hardy - is starting to make its way into many gardens. Whether you are looking for a climbing plant to quickly hide something unsightly, adorn a facade, climb a tree, or decorate a large pot on the terrace, the choice is vast!