Climbing Vine Plants
Muehlenbeckia axillaris (Creeping Wire Vine)
Muehlenbeckia axillaris, commonly known as Creeping Wire Vine or Pōhuehue, is a New Zealand native groundcover renowned for its wiry, red-brown stems and small, glossy green leaves. This low-growing, mat-forming shrub is ideal for coastal gardens, rockeries, and erosion control, thriving in challenging conditions with minimal maintenance.
Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 20 cm
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Paths & Steps
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
Metrosideros carminea (Crimson Rata Vine)
Metrosideros carminea, commonly known as the Crimson Rātā Vine or Akakura, is a stunning New Zealand native climber admired for its vibrant red flowers and glossy green foliage. Thriving in coastal and temperate regions, it serves as an excellent choice for covering walls, fences, or as a ground cover in native gardens.
Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Arches, Banks, Walls
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
