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climbing plant with purple flowers

Looking to add a stunning climbing plant with purple flowers to your garden? Whether you're dreaming of a vibrant privacy screen, a flowery pergola, or a lush wall of colour, there are plenty of remarkable options to transform your outdoor (or even indoor) spaces in New Zealand. Climbing plants with purple blooms not only provide a striking visual effect but also attract pollinators, add fragrance, and are generally easy to care for. Explore some of the best choices for your garden, how to care for them, and additional recommendations that pair beautifully with purple climbers.

Bougainvillea 'Purple Patch' purple-pink flowers and variegated foliage.

Bougainvillea 'Purple Patch'

Bougainvillea ‘Purple Patch’ is a dazzling climbing plant that delivers an abundance of rich purple bracts through the warmer months. Perfect for brightening fences, pergolas, and garden walls, it brings tropical vibrancy and structure to New Zealand gardens.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Climbers
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Arches, Containers, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Hoya 'Royal Hawaiian Purple' flower cluster.

Hoya pubicalyx 'Royal Hawaiian Purple'

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Hoya 'Royal Hawaiian Purple' is a stunning evergreen climber prized for its thick glossy foliage and clusters of richly coloured star shaped flowers. The blooms are beautifully scented and appear on mature plants over an extended period, making this variety a favourite among indoor plant collectors and tropical garden enthusiasts.

From $20.63

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 10 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical
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Bougainvillea 'Purple Patch'

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Top picks for a climbing plant with purple flowers

When it comes to creating an eye-catching vertical display, few plants rival the bold charm of a climbing plant with purple flowers. For those seeking rich colour and year-round interest, one star performer is the Bougainvillea 'Purple Patch'. This bougainvillea thrives in New Zealand’s warmer regions, bearing a profusion of purple bracts that absolutely glow in the sunlight. Its vigorous climbing habit makes it perfect for fences, sunny walls, and even large pots when given a sturdy frame. With regular watering and feeding in the growing season, ‘Purple Patch’ will reward you with months of dazzling purple.

If you prefer something for indoors or a protected patio, consider the Hoya pubicalyx 'Royal Hawaiian Purple'. Its long, twining vines and clusters of star-shaped purple flowers are wonderfully fragrant and attract attention even in lower light spots. Hoya is an epiphytic tropical climber, making it a fantastic choice for hanging baskets or trailing along indoor trellises.

Companion plants to enhance your display

While a climbing plant with purple flowers is a showstopper on its own, pairing it with complementary plants can create a lush, layered effect. Liriope and lavenders are wonderful options that echo and enhance the beauty of your chosen climber.

Liriope is loved for its grassy foliage and spikes of deep purple flowers. Liriope 'Royal Purple' makes a brilliant groundcover beneath climbers, suppressing weeds while adding contrast and continuing the purple theme through the seasons.

If you adore classic cottage garden combinations, Lavandula Lavance Purple is a soft, aromatic shrub with beautiful silvery foliage and spikes of purple flowers. Plant it at the base of your climbing plants, or use it to edge pathways for a cohesive look that pollinators will love.

Indoor climbing and trailing purple plant options

Not all purple-flowered climbers are best suited for the outdoors. Indoor gardeners can still enjoy the lush look with trailing or vining specimens that thrive in pots. Alongside hoya, consider the sensational Anthurium Zizou Purple' for a bold indoor display. While not a true climbing plant, its upright stems and large, purple-toned blooms make it a strong companion in mixed arrangements.

Planting and care tips for climbing plants with purple flowers

Most climbing plants with purple flowers prefer a sunny position with shelter from strong winds. Ensure well-drained soil and provide a trellis or support for outdoor varieties. Water regularly, especially during dry spells, and feed with a slow-release fertiliser in spring and summer for maximum bloom production. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.

No matter the size or style of your garden, adding a climbing plant with purple flowers is sure to bring beauty and vibrancy for many seasons to come. Explore our full range of purple-flowering beauties in our nursery, and create the colourful haven you’ve always wanted.

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