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.
Metrosideros carminea
Metrosideros carminea, commonly known as Climbing Rata or Crimson Rata Vine, is a striking New Zealand native valued for its vivid red flowers and glossy, dark green foliage. This vigorous climber can reach 3–6 metres with support and is ideal for covering fences, trellises, or tree trunks. Flowering from late winter into spring, it attracts native birds and brings bold seasonal colour. It thrives in sheltered, frost-free areas with well-drained soil and regular moisture.
From $26.15
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 spreading up to 30 cm wide. It features plump, jelly bean-shaped leaves that are green with red tips, intensifying with sun exposure. Yellow star-shaped flowers appear in spring. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, making it perfect for pots, rockeries, and dry areas in New Zealand gardens.
From $21.39
