If you have a sunny spot in your New Zealand garden that needs a splash of colour, lush foliage, or even a living privacy screen, look no further than climbing plants full sun. These robust vines and ramblers thrive in bright, open positions and can quickly transform fences, walls, pergolas, or arbours into vibrant focal points. With the right climbing plant, you’ll enjoy months of blooms, sweetly-scented evenings, and an abundance of shelter for pollinators and small birds.

Hydrangea petiolaris is a climbing hydrangea that grows as a vigorous, self-clinging deciduous climber that produces flat white lacecap blooms in early summer. Its heart-shaped leaves create a lush green covering for walls, fences, and pergolas, especially in shaded or semi-shaded areas. Slow to establish but long-lived, this climber thrives in moist, well-drained soil and performs reliably across New Zealand’s diverse climates. Hydrangea petiolaris brings elegance, structure, and seasonal interest to vertical garden spaces.
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Pimelea mimosa is a mat forming, NZ native, ground covering plant. It has soft, blue-grey leaves which are held on stems that tend to climb over objects. The plant becomes adorned with tiny, white flowers during summer. This evergreen typically grows to 30 cm tall and 80 cm wide, and performs best when grown in full sun on a well-drained soil. Pimelea mimosa is commonly used as a groundcover, added to coastal plantings, included in cottage gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, or mass planted on a bank.
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