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climbing plants for walls and fences

Transform your outdoor space with climbing plants for walls and fences. These versatile climbers offer both beauty and practicality, covering unsightly walls, softening hard edges, and creating lush green backdrops. Whether you want masses of vibrant blooms, evergreen foliage, or architectural interest year-round, there’s a perfect climbing plant to suit every New Zealand garden. Explore our expert selection and find out how to choose, plant, and care for climbing plants that will thrive on your walls and fences.

Hedera canariensis

Hedera canariensis, commonly known as Canary Island Ivy, is a vigorous evergreen climber valued for its large, glossy green leaves and rapid growth. Ideal for covering fences, walls, and pergolas, it also makes an excellent ground cover for shaded or difficult areas.

Buy Hedera canariensis

From $17.95

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Climbers

Height: 30.00 m

Spread: 30.00 m

Flowering time: Spring

Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy

Garden uses: Arches, Containers, Screening, Walls

Garden styles: Coastal, Japanese, Mediterranean

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.

Buy Bougainvillea 'Purple Patch'

From $30.29

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

Why Choose Climbing Plants for Walls and Fences?

Climbing plants for walls and fences are ideal for adding vertical dimension to gardens, especially where space is limited. They make great use of vertical surfaces, offering privacy, shade, and shelter while attracting birds and pollinators. These plants can quickly cover unsightly features like old fences or masonry, providing a living screen that changes with the seasons.

Top Climbing Plants for Walls and Fences in New Zealand

Choosing the right climber depends on the effect you want to achieve, your garden’s conditions, and the look you prefer.

Bougainvillea 'Purple Patch'

For a splash of vibrant colour and Mediterranean flair, Bougainvillea 'Purple Patch' is a top choice. It produces masses of rich purple bracts through the warmer months and thrives best against a sunny, sheltered wall. Its vigorous growth makes it perfect for quickly covering fences or walls in frost-free areas.

Hedera canariensis

If you want evergreen coverage all year, Hedera canariensis, the Canary Island Ivy, is unbeatable. This hardy climber attaches itself easily to most surfaces and tolerates a range of conditions. It’s especially useful for fast coverage and for creating a dense green backdrop.

Bougainvillea 'Pedro'

Another stunning bougainvillea, Bougainvillea 'Pedro', features vibrant magenta-red bracts and glossy green leaves. It loves a sunny position and can create a cheerful and dramatic display along fences, walls, or pergolas.

Hydrangea petiolaris

For shaded or south-facing walls, Hydrangea petiolaris is an excellent choice. This self-clinging climber produces beautiful white lacecap flowers in early summer and looks fantastic against brick or timber. Its heart-shaped leaves turn golden in autumn for added seasonal interest.

Ficus pumila (Creeping Fig)

For an evergreen, small-leafed cover, Ficus pumila (Creeping Fig) is much loved for its ability to hug walls closely and create a tapestry of lush green. It’s excellent for softening hard surfaces or covering fences in both sun and part shade.

Planting and Caring for Climbers

To help your climbing plants for walls and fences establish well, plant in well-prepared soil, ensuring good drainage. Add compost at planting time and mulch to keep roots cool and moist. Provide support like wires or a trellis for twining or scrambling climbers. Water deeply until established and prune regularly to shape and control growth for the best display.

Create a Living Wall with Climbing Plants

From dazzling bougainvilleas to classic ivies and shade-loving hydrangeas, climbing plants for walls and fences bring life, texture, and colour to every garden. Discover our full range and find climbers that will thrive in your outdoor space, helping you create a beautiful living wall that celebrates nature all year round.

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Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.

climbing plants for walls and fences

Hedera canariensis

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