best climbing plants for arches
Looking to transform your garden arches into spectacular living features? Choosing the best climbing plants for arches can add vertical interest, scent, colour, and lush greenery to your outdoor space. Whether you want fast-growing climbers for instant coverage or flowering vines that create seasonal beauty, the right plant will turn any arch into a vibrant focal point. In New Zealand’s climate, a range of hardy, exotic, and native climbing plants thrive over garden arches, offering endless possibilities for design and function.
Tecomanthe speciosa
Tecomanthe speciosa, commonly known as the Three Kings Climber, is a NZ native vine grown for its foliage and flowers. It features large, glossy, green leaves that become adorned with large clusters of cream-coloured, tubular flowers in autumn. It will grow to 10 m tall but is often kept in check with trimming. Tecomanthe speciosa makes an excellent addition to a subtropical garden and is well-suited for growing on pillars, pergolas, and arches. With appropriate support, it can also be used for hedging.
From $29.63
Rhaphidophora decursiva
Rhaphidophora decursiva, commonly known as the Dragon Tail Plant or Philodendron Dragon, is a climber that features lush foliage and often grown as an indoor plant. The leaves are large and dark green, and very aesthetic. It will slowly climb a pole or the like or grow as a spreading ground cover if it has nothing to climb. Rhaphidophora decursiva is commonly grown as a potted plant with a pole to climb, planted outdoors in frost free areas around outdoor living areas, or used in offices and foyers.
From $52.58
