climbing bean plant
A climbing bean plant is the perfect pick for any New Zealand gardener seeking easy, productive veggies with a knack for vertical growth. Famed for their vigorous vines, these beans are a staple in Kiwi gardens, requiring minimal ground space while rewarding you with generous crops and lush green foliage. Whether you’re planting scarlet runners up a fence or pole beans on a sunny deck, the climbing bean plant transforms even the smallest outdoor spot into a living food factory.
Muehlenbeckia complexa (Pohuehue)
Muehlenbeckia complexa (Pohuehue) is a vigorous, hardy NZ native climber or groundcover. It features wiry, twining stems and small, glossy green leaves that create dense coverage. Growing up to 4 m wide and 2 m high, it’s perfect for fences, banks, or walls. Pohuehue tolerates wind, salt spray, and dry conditions once established.
From $20.63
Hoya 'Teddy Bear'
Hoya 'Teddy Bear' is a popular variety that is commonly grown as an indoor plant. It produces elongated, dark green leaves held on trailing stems. During summer, the plants produce showy clusters of waxy, cream and white flowers with a red centre. It typically grows to 20 cm tall and will trail to 50 cm or more.
From $27.53
