Citrullus lanatus 'Bengala' is a cultivar of the Citrullus genus, which consists of climbing or trailing vines with green, lobed leaves. This plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is valued for its edible fruit as well as its ornamental qualities. Propagation is by seed, and the plant is of interest during the spring and summer seasons.

Citrullus lanatus 'Bengala' thrives in full sun, is hardy to RHS H3, and offers edible fruit and ornamental interest in spring and summer.

Citrullus lanatus 'Bengala'

Citrullus lanatus 'Master'PBR is a cultivar of the Citrullus genus, which comprises climbing or trailing vines with green, lobed leaves. This plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for cultivation in spring and summer. 'Master'PBR is valued both for its edible fruit and its ornamental qualities, and it is propagated by seed.

Citrullus lanatus 'Master'PBR is a hardy edible fruit plant for full sun, perfect for spring and summer ornamental gardens in the UK.

Citrullus lanatus 'Master'PBR

Cucumis melo 'Djazzeo' PBR is a climbing annual or biennial cultivar within the Cucumis genus, known for plants such as cucumbers and melons. This deciduous plant produces edible fruit and thrives in full sun with a south- or west-facing aspect in sheltered locations. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with acid to neutral pH, and benefits from roots kept in shade. Suitable for cultivation in conservatories or greenhouses, it is hardy to UK zone H1b and is propagated by seed, with interest during spring and summer seasons.

Cucumis melo 'Djazzeo' PBR is a climbing annual or biennial with edible fruit, ideal for full sun in conservatories or greenhouses from spring to summer.

Cucumis melo 'Djazzeo'PBR

Cucumis melo 'Itaz110008'PBR is a climbing annual or biennial cultivar within the Cucumis genus, known for its edible fruit. Like other members of this genus, it features deciduous foliage and thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect, ideally south- or west-facing. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH, and benefits from roots kept in shade. Suitable for cultivation in conservatories or greenhouses, this cultivar is hardy to H1b and is propagated by seed, with interest in spring and summer seasons.

Cucumis melo 'Itaz110008'PBR is a climbing annual or biennial with edible fruit, ideal for full sun and greenhouse growing in spring and summer.

Cucumis melo 'Itaz110008'PBR

Cucumis melo 'Valeriano' PBR is a climbing annual or biennial cultivar within the Cucumis genus, known for its tendrilled plants including melons and cucumbers. This deciduous plant produces edible fruit and thrives in full sun with a sheltered, south- or west-facing aspect. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH, and benefits from roots kept in shade. Suitable for cultivation in conservatories or greenhouses, 'Valeriano' is hardy to UK zone H1b and is propagated by seed, with interest in spring and summer seasons.

Cucumis melo 'Valeriano' PBR is a full sun annual producing edible fruit, ideal for spring and summer growing in conservatories or greenhouses.

Cucumis melo 'Valeriano'PBR

Cucumis sativus 'Azulan' PBR is a cultivar of the Cucumis genus, which includes climbing plants such as cucumbers and melons. This annual or biennial plant has a trailing, climbing habit with deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil, tolerating a range of pH levels. Suitable for growing in conservatories or greenhouses, 'Azulan' produces edible fruit during the spring and summer seasons. Propagation is by seed, with roots benefiting from shade.

Cucumis sativus 'Azulan' PBR is a climbing annual with edible fruit, ideal for full sun in conservatories or greenhouses, flowering in spring and summer.

Cucumis sativus 'Azulan'PBR

Cucumis sativus 'Eur941047' is a cultivar of the Cucumis genus, which includes climbing plants such as cucumbers and melons. This annual or biennial plant has a trailing, climbing habit with deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil, tolerating a range of soil pH levels. Suitable for cultivation in conservatories or greenhouses, it produces edible fruit during spring and summer. Propagation is by seed, with roots benefiting from shade while the plant itself enjoys a sunny aspect.

Cucumis sativus 'Eur941047' is a climbing annual with edible fruit, thriving in full sun and ideal for conservatories and greenhouses in spring and summer.

Cucumis sativus 'Eur941047'

Cucumis sativus 'Gracius' is a climbing annual or biennial cultivar of the Cucumis genus, known for plants with tendrils including cucumbers, melons, and gherkins. This deciduous plant produces edible fruit and thrives in full sun with a south- or west-facing aspect in sheltered locations. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH, and benefits from roots kept in shade. Suitable for cultivation in conservatories or greenhouses, 'Gracius' is propagated by seed and is of interest during the spring and summer seasons in the UK, with a hardiness rating of H1b.

Cucumber 'Gracius' is a climbing annual with edible fruit, ideal for full sun in conservatories or greenhouses, flowering in spring and summer.

Cucumis sativus 'Gracius'

Cucumber 'Gracius' | Cucumis sativus 'Gracius'

Cucumis sativus 'Rijana'PBR is a cultivar of the Cucumis genus, which includes climbing plants such as cucumbers, melons, and gherkins. This annual or biennial plant has a trailing, climbing habit with deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil, tolerating a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Suitable for growing in conservatories or greenhouses, 'Rijana' produces edible fruit during the spring and summer seasons and is hardy to UK zone H1C.

Cucumis sativus 'Rijana'PBR is a climbing annual with edible fruit, ideal for greenhouses, producing in spring and summer in full sun.

Cucumis sativus 'Rijana'PBR

Cucurbita foetidissima, commonly known as buffalo gourd or foetid wild pumpkin, is a climbing or trailing annual herbaceous plant in the Cucurbita genus. It features palmately lobed leaves covered with fine, prickly hairs and produces solitary, star-shaped golden-yellow flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with well-drained, neutral loam soil. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and is valued for its edible fruits and ornamental displays during spring and summer. Propagation is by seeds sown in spring, with roots benefiting from shade and fertile soil.

Buffalo gourd (Cucurbita foetidissima) is a hardy climbing annual with edible fruits and ornamental appeal, flowering in spring and summer in full sun.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Buffalo gourd | Cucurbita foetidissima

Cucurbita moschata 'Sibley' is a cultivar of the Cucurbita genus, which comprises small, annual herbaceous plants that climb or trail. This annual biennial thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. The plant features palmately lobed leaves covered with fine, prickly hairs and produces edible fruits valued for both culinary and ornamental uses. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and is best propagated by sowing seeds in spring, with interest extending through spring and summer.

Squash 'Sibley' is a hardy annual biennial with edible fruits, thriving in full sun on fertile, well-drained soil for spring and summer interest.

Cucurbita moschata 'Sibley'

Squash 'Sibley' | Cucurbita moschata 'Sibley'

Cucurbita moschata 'Sucrine du Berry' is a cultivar of squash within the Cucurbita genus, which comprises small, annual herbaceous plants that climb or trail. This plant features palmately lobed leaves with fine, prickly hairs and produces edible fruits valued for both culinary and ornamental uses. It thrives in fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, preferring full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is best propagated by sowing seeds in spring, with interest extending through spring and summer.

Squash 'Sucrine du Berry' is a hardy annual with edible fruits and ornamental value, thriving in full sun during spring and summer.

Cucurbita moschata 'Sucrine du Berry'

Squash 'Sucrine du Berry' | Cucurbita moschata 'Sucrine du Berry'

Cucurbita moschata 'Trambolino' is a cultivar of the Cucurbita genus, which comprises small, annual herbaceous plants that climb or trail. This annual biennial features palmately lobed leaves with fine, prickly hairs and produces edible fruits valued for both consumption and ornamental displays. It thrives in fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, preferring full sun and a sheltered, south-facing aspect. Propagation is by seeds sown in spring, with interest during the spring and summer seasons. The plant is hardy to UK zone H4 and benefits from roots kept in shade.

Squash 'Trambolino' is a hardy annual biennial with edible fruits and ornamental appeal, thriving in full sun from spring to summer.

Cucurbita moschata 'Trambolino'

Squash 'Trambolino' | Cucurbita moschata 'Trambolino'

Cucurbita pepo 'Acceste' is a cultivar of courgette within the Cucurbita genus, which comprises small, annual herbaceous plants that climb or trail. This cultivar produces edible fruits and can be used for ornamental displays. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained, neutral loam soil. The plant has palmately lobed leaves covered with fine, prickly hairs and prefers fertile soil with roots shaded. Propagation is by seeds sown in spring, with interest extending through spring and summer. It is hardy to UK zone H4.

Courgette 'Acceste' is a hardy H4 climber producing edible fruits and ornamental displays, thriving in full sun during spring and summer.

Cucurbita pepo 'Acceste'

Courgette 'Acceste' | Cucurbita pepo 'Acceste'

Cucurbita pepo 'Picnic' is a named cultivar of the species Cucurbita pepo in the family Cucurbitaceae. It produces its flowers between July and September. The plant sits within the Cucurbita genus and is managed like other pepo cultivars. Growers should note its midsummer to early-autumn flowering window when planning sowing and pollination timing.

Cucurbita pepo 'Picnic' is a cultivar that flowers from July to September, giving a clear midsummer to early-autumn window for flowers and fruit.

Cucurbita pepo 'Picnic'

Cucurbita pepo 'Picnic' | Summer squash timing

Cucurbita pepo 'Sunstripe' is a cultivar of courgette within the Cucurbita genus, which comprises small, annual herbaceous plants that climb or trail. This annual plant thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered aspects with well-drained, neutral loam soil. It features palmately lobed leaves with fine, prickly hairs and produces edible fruits valued for both consumption and ornamental displays. Best grown from seeds sown in spring, 'Sunstripe' is hardy to UK zone H4 and prefers fertile soil with roots shaded, making it suitable for spring and summer interest.

Courgette 'Sunstripe' is an annual with edible fruits and ornamental appeal, thriving in full sun from spring to summer and hardy to RHS H4.

Cucurbita pepo 'Sunstripe'

Courgette 'Sunstripe' | Cucurbita pepo 'Sunstripe'

Momordica charantia, commonly known as balsam pear or bitter gourd, is a climbing plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is deciduous and thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for cultivation in vegetable gardens or greenhouses, it requires watering during establishment. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H3 and is propagated by seed, with interest in spring and summer seasons.

Balsam pear (Momordica charantia) thrives in full sun, ideal for vegetable gardens or greenhouses, flowering in spring and summer with RHS hardiness H3.

Momordica charantia

Balsam pear | Momordica charantia

Telfairia occidentalis, commonly known as krobonko, is a climbing plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is deciduous and thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect. This cultivar prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for cultivation in conservatories and greenhouses in the UK, it is hardy to H1b and is best propagated by seed or division. Its season of interest spans spring and summer.

Krobonko (Telfairia occidentalis) is a deciduous climber thriving in full sun, ideal for conservatories with spring and summer interest.

Telfairia occidentalis

Krobonko | Telfairia occidentalis

Thladiantha is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cucurbitaceae, native to the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and China. They are dioecious, perennial herbs.

Thladiantha is a hardy, dioecious perennial ideal for full sun, offering ornamental interest in spring and summer for UK gardens.

Thladiantha

Thladiantha dubia, the Manchu tubergourd, goldencreeper, wild potato, red hailstone, or (French) thladianthe douteuse, is a herbaceous perennial climbing vine of the gourd family. It is native to Russia, northern China, and Korea, but has been introduced to Japan, southeast Europe, the Galapagos Islands, and scattered locations in North America.

Thladiantha dubia is a hardy H4 perennial climber with ornamental golden flowers, thriving in full sun during spring and summer in UK gardens.

Thladiantha dubia

Thladiantha oliveri is a species in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. It originates from China. In the UK it flowers from July to September. Available cultivation details vary by source and should be confirmed with the supplier.

Thladiantha oliveri is a member of the Cucurbitaceae from China that flowers in the UK from July to September.

Thladiantha oliveri

Thladiantha oliveri is a climbing plant cultivar within the Thladiantha genus, belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. It is deciduous and thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. This ornamental cultivar prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil and is hardy to UK zone H4. It is of interest during spring and summer, requiring watering during establishment. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings.

Thladiantha oliveri is a hardy ornamental climber for full sun, offering vibrant interest in spring and summer in UK gardens.

Thladiantha oliveri (f)

Trichosanthes cucumerina var. anguina, commonly known as club gourd or serpent cucumber, is a climbing plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. This deciduous climber thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for ornamental use, it is hardy to UK zone H3 and is best propagated by seed or cuttings. Its season of interest spans spring and summer, making it a striking addition to gardens that can provide the right growing conditions.

Club gourd (Trichosanthes cucumerina var. anguina) is a hardy H3 climber with ornamental appeal, flowering in spring and summer in full sun.