climbing plants for partial shade
Searching for the best climbing plants for partial shade in your New Zealand garden? Whether you have dappled areas under tall trees, a southern fence line, or a courtyard that receives only a few hours of sun, choosing the right climbers makes all the difference. Fortunately, there’s an exciting selection of climbing plants for partial shade that will bring height, texture, and blooms to those tricky spots. From lush evergreens that cloak walls with foliage to fragrant flowering vines, these adaptable plants can transform shaded spaces into green havens.
Ficus pumila
Ficus pumila, commonly known as Creeping Fig or Climbing Ficus, is a vigorous, evergreen climber popular in New Zealand for covering walls, fences, and trellises. It features small, heart-shaped juvenile leaves that mature into larger, leathery foliage. Fast-growing and self-clinging, it can create dense, green coverage in sun or partial shade. Preferring well-drained soil and regular moisture, it thrives in sheltered sites and requires pruning to manage growth. Ideal for decorative and functional vertical greening.
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Phlebodium aureum Blue Star (Blue Star Fern)
The Blue Star Fern features wavy leaves that are a blue-green colour. This popular indoor plant grows as a clump to about 30 cm tall and the same wide. It grows best when positioned in partial shade on a well-drained soil in a sheltered spot. It will not tolerate wet growing conditions or frost. This Fern makes for a fantastic potted plant but can also be grown outdoors in warmer climates. In such environments it is often planted around pool and other outdoor living areas. This is an easy plant to grow and very forgiving.
