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Tropical Climbing Plants

A Philodendron melanochrysum plant with dark green, velvet covered leaves growing in a pot.

Philodendron melanochrysum

Philodendron melanochrysum, also known as the Black Gold Philodendron, is a stunning climbing plant prized for its large, velvety, dark green leaves with striking golden veins. Native to Colombia, it makes a beautiful feature indoors or in sheltered outdoor spaces in New Zealand. This tropical species thrives in warm, humid conditions and adds a lush, dramatic look to any setting. Perfect for training up a totem or trellis, it brings a true jungle feel to your space.

From $61.11

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 60 cm
Garden uses: Containers
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical
Masses of Bougainvillea bambino 'Pedro' red flowers.

Bougainvillea 'Pedro'

Bougainvillea ‘Pedro’ is a vibrant and hardy climbing plant that produces masses of deep magenta-red bracts through the warmer months. Its bold colouring and tropical appeal make it a favourite for New Zealand gardens. Perfect for fences, pergolas, and trellises, Bougainvillea ‘Pedro’ thrives in full sun and provides a long-lasting, low-maintenance display of dazzling colour all season long.

From $29.19

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Climbers
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Arches, Living areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
Bougainvillea 'Tropical Rainbow' pink flowers with variegated and cream foliage.

Bougainvillea 'Tropical Rainbow'

Bougainvillea 'Tropical Rainbow' is a spectacular and colourful climber. This Bougainvillea features rich, purple flowers which are held amidst the...

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Ripe Passion Fruit with yellow pulp and a purple skin.

Passiflora edulis

Passiflora edulis, commonly known as Passion Fruit, is a vigorous climbing vine admired for its exotic flowers and delicious fruit. In NZ gardens, it...

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A Philodendron 'Little Phil' plant with lush green foliage on a bench.

Philodendron 'Little Phil'

Philodendron 'Little Phil' is a compact, upright variety prized for its broad, deep green leaves and tidy, self-supporting growth habit. Perfect for...

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Chlorophytum 'Golden Glow' plant.

Chlorophytum Golden Glow (Chlorophytum comosum Spider Plant)

Chlorophytum Golden Glow, commonly known as the Spider Plant, is a tender, herbaceous perennial grown for its lush and bright foliage. It features...

From$21.21
Stromanthe triostar plant.

Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant)

Stromanthe Triostar is a popular indoor plant owing to its lush and colourful foliage. It features elegant, dark green, pink, and cream-coloured...

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Maranta Rabbit Tracks (Prayer Plant)

Maranta Rabbit Tracks features broad leaves that are a mix of dark green and black in a symmetrical pattern. It grows as a clump to about 20 cm tall...

From$37.17
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Brunfelsia Tiny Dancer (Yesterday and Tomorrow Plant)

Brunfelsia Tiny Dancer, commonly known as the Yesterday and Today and Tomorrow plant, is a compact and colourful shrub renowned for its attractive...

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A large Monstera deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant) in a garden with lush, green leaves.

Monstera deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant)

Monstera deliciosa, also known as the Swiss Cheese or Fruit Salad Plant, is a popular indoor tropical plant loved for its striking, holey leaves and...

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Moss pole for plants.

Moss Pole For Plants (Moss Pole For Plants)

These moss poles for plants are made from Coir Fibre (i.e., the husks of coconuts). They are an eco-friendly option to help plants grow healthier and...

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Polygonatum multiflorum white flowers and lush green foliage.

Polygonatum multiflorum (Solomon Seal Plant)

Polygonatum multiflorum, commonly known as Solomon’s Seal, produces lush, dark green leaves off upright stems. The foliage is adorned during late...

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Aechmea fasciata (Urn Plant)

Aechmea fasciata is a colourful Bromeliad that features thick and leathery leaves that are striped with silver and dark green. They are borne as a...

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Rose Albertine

Rose Albertine is a climbing rose featuring very showy, salmon-pink flowers. The highly fragrant blooms emerge in spring and continue until autumn...

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Leonotis leonurus shrub with masses of orange flowers.

Leonotis leonurus (Lions Tail Plant)

Leonotis leonurus, commonly known as the Lions Tail Plant, is a shrub grown for its interesting flowers and foliage. Its unusualness comes from...

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Kniphofia Dwarf Scarlet plant with red flowers.

Kniphofia Dwarf Scarlet (Hot Poker Plant)

Kniphofia 'Dwarf Scarlet' is a striking perennial valued for its vivid scarlet-red flower spikes and compact growth habit. Ideal for smaller New...

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Duranta Geisha Girl (Geisha Girl Plant)

Duranta Geisha Girl is a popular choice known for its evergreen shrub with fresh green leaves and deep, blue flowers. The flowers have a white centre...

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Disphyma australe pink flowers and fleshy, green leaves.

Disphyma australe (NZ Ice Plant)

Disphyma australe, commonly known as NZ Ice Plant, is a hardy and attractive groundcover valued for its fleshy, bright green foliage and striking...

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Canna 'Tropical Yellow' yellow flowers above lush, green foliage.

Canna 'Tropical Yellow'

Canna 'Tropical Yellow' is a vivid flowering perennial that brings bright golden blooms and lush green foliage to New Zealand gardens through summer...

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Bergenia cordifolia (Pig Squeak Plant)

Bergenia cordifolia, commonly known as Heartleaf Bergenia, is a hardy perennial that features large and glossy, green leaves that are wavy, arranged...

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Canna 'Tropical Salmon' salmon-pink flowers.

Canna 'Tropical Salmon'

Canna 'Tropical Salmon' is an eye catching perennial loved for its soft salmon flowers and lush tropical foliage that lights up New Zealand gardens...

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Helichrysum petiolare (Licorice Plant)

Helichrysum petiolare, commonly known as the Licorice plant, is a popular, evergreen shrub that is often used as a groundcover. It produces long...

From$23.87
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Perovskia Blue Spire (Russian Sage Plant)

The Perovskia Blue Spire plant, commonly known as the Russian Sage Plant, is a small shrub grown for its fine foliage and impressive flowers. Masses...

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Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' plants in a cottage garden featuring orange flowers and lush green foliage.

Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' (Hot Poker Plant)

Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' is a variety of the commonly known Red Hot Poker, and is grown for its colourful flowers. Stems rise above the foliage...

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Geranium 'Stephanie' two-tone blue flower.

Geranium Stephanie (Perennial Geranium Plants)

Geranium Stephanie is grown for its foliage and delicate flowers. This herbaceous perennial carries soft looking, mid-green leaves. The showy...

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Perovskia atriplicifolia (Perovskia plant)

Perovskia atriplicifolia, commonly known as Russian Sage or Russian Lavender, is a small and erect shrub that is grown for its fine foliage and...

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Mentha Plant

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Serissa Snowflake (Snow Rose Plant)

Serissa Snowflake, commonly known as the Snow Rose plant, is an evergreen shrub grown for its lovely flowering and foliage. Showy, white flowers...

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Dichondra Silver Falls (Silver Falls Plant)

Dichondra Silver Falls is a popular choice for NZ gardens, known for its commonly known as Silver Ponyfoot, is an herbaceous perennial grown for its...

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Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant) bright red foliage.

Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant)

Sedum rubrotinctum, commonly known as Jelly Bean Plant or Pork and Beans Plant, is a compact, low-growing succulent reaching 15–20 cm tall and...

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A lush Coprosma repens shrub growing in a shaded position.

Coprosma repens (Mirror Plant)

Coprosma repens, also known as Taupata or Mirror Plant, is a robust New Zealand native shrub featuring lush, glossy green foliage. Growing up to 3...

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Carex 'Everlime' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.

Carex 'Everlime' (Lime Grass Plant)

Carex ‘Everlime’ (Japanese Sedge) is a popular evergreen sedge valued for its graceful arching green foliage edged with bright lime cream margins...

From$25.94
Philodendron melanochrysum

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