Climbing, Trailing and Twining Plants 1 1 1 



*Ficus repens This plant is Ivy-like in habit and clings to stone 

 by means of suction tendrils. In the young stage and some- 

 times for several years, the leaves are small and very 

 numerous, but eventually large leathery leaves are pro- 

 duced. Good for old walls and rocks. There is a variety 

 with variegated leaves, but the green form is preferable. 



*Qranadilla (Passiflora edulis) The common, well-known edible- 

 fruited variety. A rampant grower and good, but subject 

 to attacks of Woolly Aphis if over-shaded. 20 feet. 



*Hedera (Ivy) The European Ivy's are more adaptable than Is 

 generally thought, but all varieties are best in cool climates, 

 and with a shady, South or South-West aspect. May either 

 be allowed to trail or climb. The best variegated type for 

 South Africa is H. dentata variegata, silver and green. H. 

 raigneriaua has a nice heart-shaped, firm leaf. 



^Honeysuckles (Lonicera) Apparently quite at home either in 

 the Coast or high veld. Of the common types so far intro- 

 duced, the one generally grown is probably L. longiflora, 

 although generally called L. fragrantissima, white changing 

 to gold. Another less common one is L. periclymenum, die 

 flowers of which are purplish-red outside and yellow inside. 

 The red Honeysuckle (L. sempervirens) is frequently spoiled 

 by bad growth. It is best closely " Ballooned " and kept 

 well pruned, for if allowed to grow at will, the whole base 

 of the plant becomes bare and ugly. L. flexuosa aurea retl- 

 culata has beautiful golden veined leaves, and is a very 

 slender, rampant trailer. Good on banks or rocks. 



L. henryi, flowers reddish-bronze, and has bronzy foliage; 

 L. geraldii is a vigorous climbing variety, with smooth vel- 

 vety leaves and brownish-purple flowers a new tint. All the 

 Honeysuckles are suitable for very cold districts. 



Hoya carnosa Is not happy unless in a shady Southern aspect. 

 Leaves large, leathery ; flowers in flat heads, very delicate 

 flesh colour, with waxy lustre. 8 feet. 



Ivy See Hedera. 



*Jasminum (Jasmines) Most of the varieties of Jasmine are 

 good either as climbers or as drooping shrubs. Of this class 

 we may mention J. primulinum, with numerous primrose- 

 yellow flowers; J. nudiflorum, deeper yellow; J. revolutum, 

 yellow, star-like; and the fine native variety, J. streptopus, 

 which is a snow white mass of white stars in December and 

 January. J. gracillimum bears single, pure white flowers 

 almost all the year round. All the types are quite hardy 

 and very adaptable. 



Lonicera See Honeysuckle. 



Manettia bicolor Tender climber, with innumerable tubular, 

 brilliant scarlet flowers, borne all the season. Extra good. 

 10 feet. 



