best climbing plants for privacy
If you’re searching for the best climbing plants for privacy, you’re in the right place. Whether you have a compact urban balcony, a classic New Zealand backyard, or a covered pergola, climbers are one of the most versatile solutions for screening out unwanted views and creating a lush, green sanctuary. Fast-growing climbing plants can quickly form living fences, soften hard edges, and add year-round interest with fragrant flowers or glossy foliage. Discover which climbing plants suit New Zealand gardens and get expert advice on choosing, planting, and caring for climbers that deliver privacy and beauty.
Hydrangea petiolaris
Hydrangea petiolaris is a climbing hydrangea that grows as a vigorous, self-clinging deciduous climber that produces flat white lacecap blooms in early summer. Its heart-shaped leaves create a lush green covering for walls, fences, and pergolas, especially in shaded or semi-shaded areas. Slow to establish but long-lived, this climber thrives in moist, well-drained soil and performs reliably across New Zealand’s diverse climates. Hydrangea petiolaris brings elegance, structure, and seasonal interest to vertical garden spaces.
From $40.43
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
