climbing plants new zealand
If you’re seeking climbing plants New Zealand wide, you’re in the right place. Climbing plants are a versatile addition to gardens, courtyards, and even indoor spaces, offering lush greenery, beautiful blooms, and privacy. Whether you want to create an attractive garden screen, soften a fence line, or decorate a pergola with fragrant flowers, there’s a climbing plant perfectly suited to our uniquely temperate New Zealand climate. In this guide, you’ll discover top climbing plant choices, tips for growing them successfully, and how to choose the best climber for your garden.
Muehlenbeckia complexa (Pohuehue)
Muehlenbeckia complexa (Pohuehue) is a vigorous, hardy NZ native climber or groundcover. It features wiry, twining stems and small, glossy green leaves that create dense coverage. Growing up to 4 m wide and 2 m high, it’s perfect for fences, banks, or walls. Pohuehue tolerates wind, salt spray, and dry conditions once established.
From $20.63
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.
From $26.15
