Easy Climbing Plants
Metrosideros carminea
Metrosideros carminea, commonly known as the Crimson Rata Vine, is a sturdy climber that can grow up to 15 m tall if left untrimmed. If it has nothing to climb it will grow as a small shrub to about 2 m tall and 1 m wide. The lants carry dark green, leathery leaves and produce masses of bright red flowers from late winter through spring. Metrosideros carminea is commonly used as a standalone shrub or grown as a climber on a fence or the like.
From $25.26
Ficus pumila
Ficus pumila, commonly known as Creeping Fig or Climbing Fig, is an impressive climbing plant. It carries small, heart shaped leaves which are light green when young and become darker green with age. It will easily climb to cover an area 4 m by 4 m within two years. Ficus pumila is a great plant for covering a wall or trellis and it is commonly used in formal gardens across NZ. Space Creeping Fig about 1 m apart when planting to cover a wall.
From $9.79
