Call us: 0800 843 752Free shipping for orders $150 or over
Gift Vouchers

climbing vine plants

Climbing vine plants are nature’s perfect solution for adding lush greenery and vibrant colour to both small city gardens and expansive landscapes. Whether you want to disguise a fence, cover a pergola, create a fragrant screen, or beautify a bare wall, these versatile plants bring vertical interest and year-round appeal to any New Zealand garden. From rapid growers for instant coverage to delicate bloomers for a subtler touch, climbing vine plants offer options for every taste, style, and level of gardening experience.

Muehlenbeckia axillaris growing as a ground cover.

Muehlenbeckia axillaris (Creeping Wire Vine)

5 from 1 customers

Muehlenbeckia axillaris, commonly known as Creeping Wire Vine, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover with wiry stems and small, dark green leaves. It forms a dense, mat-like spread ideal for covering banks, rockeries, or underplanting.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 20 cm
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Ground covering, Paths & Steps
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
grape-niagra-3

Grape 'Niagra'

5 from 2 customers

Grape 'Niagra' is a well known white grape variety valued for its sweet flavour and juicy fruit, making it ideal for fresh eating and home growing in NZ. This vigorous vine produces generous bunches and thrives in sunny conditions.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grapevines
Height: 5.00 m
Spread: 5.00 m
Garden uses: Arches, Living areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern
gelsemium-sempervirens-1
Gelsemium sempervirens

Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine) is a graceful evergreen climber admired for its fragrant trumpet shaped yellow flowers that appear from...

From$26.95
grape-albany-surprise-
Grape 'Albany Surprise'

Grape 'Albany Surprise' is a reliable grape variety known for its sweet, flavoursome fruit and strong growth in NZ gardens. This vigorous vine...

From$29.95
'Pinot Gris' grape vine with pink fruit amidst lush, green foliage.
Grape 'Pinot Gris'

Grape 'Pinot Gris' is a popular grapevine valued for its high quality fruit used in producing crisp aromatic white wines and for fresh home growing...

From$29.95
Clematis montana 'Rubens' pink flower with purple-green foliage.
Clematis montana 'Rubens'

Clematis montana ‘Rubens’ is a vigorous and stunning deciduous climber known for its profusion of soft pink, vanilla-scented flowers in spring. The...

From$37.19
Pandorea pandorana (Wonga Wonga Vine) plant with an elegant cluster of cream coloured flowers.
Pandorea pandorana

Pandorea pandorana, known as the Wonga Wonga Vine, is a climber that carries lush and glossy, dark green leaves which become adorned with masses of...

From$24.95
grape-steubens--1
Grape 'Steubens'

Grape 'Steubens' is a popular table grape known for its sweet, juicy red berries and reliable performance in NZ gardens. This vigorous vine produces...

From$29.95
Hoya 'Royal Hawaiian Purple' flower cluster.
Hoya pubicalyx 'Royal Hawaiian Purple'

Hoya 'Royal Hawaiian Purple' is a stunning evergreen climber prized for its thick glossy foliage and clusters of richly coloured star shaped flowers...

From$27.53
Pandorea jasminoides Charisma plant with variegated leaves and pink flowers.
Pandorea 'Charisma'

Pandorea ‘Charisma’ is a striking evergreen climber known for its profuse clusters of creamy white trumpet-shaped flowers, each accented with a vivid...

From$24.95
tapener-tape-
Max Tapener Tape

This tape fits the Max Tapener. The 200 micron, green tape gives great durability, secure fastening, and smooth operation of the Max Tapener.

From$19.11
solanum-jasminoides-grandiflora-
Solanum jasminoides 'Grandiflora' (Potato Vine)

Solanum jasminoides 'Grandiflora' is a vigorous evergreen climber renowned for its larger than usual clusters of star shaped white flowers and...

From$24.95
rhaphidophora-decursiva-
Rhaphidophora decursiva

Rhaphidophora decursiva (Dragon Tail Plant) is a striking tropical climber known for its large, deeply split leaves that become more dramatic as the...

From$44.09
Moss pole for plants.
Moss Pole For Plants (Moss Pole For Plants)

These moss poles for plants are made from Coir Fibre (i.e., the husks of coconuts). They are an eco-friendly option to help plants grow healthier and...

From$6.90
Variegated Monstera plant in a pot with cream and green foliage.
Monstera albo 'variegata'

The Albo Variegata Monstera, also known as the Variegated Monstera, is a striking indoor plant prized for its large, split leaves splashed with...

From$149.95
Fuchsia procumbens plant growing across the ground with green foliage and yellow-green flowers.
Fuchsia procumbens (Climbing Fuchsia)

Fuchsia procumbens, commonly known as Creeping Fuchsia, is a low-growing, NZ native plant valued for its unique yellow-red flowers and ornamental...

From$14.95
zamioculcas-black-knight-
Zamioculcas 'Black Knight' (Zamioculcas Plant)

Zamioculcas 'Black Knight' is a very popular indoor plant owing to its dark and showy foliage. It grows as a clump and produces upright fronds which...

From$41.33
Juncus effusus plants growing in water.
Juncus effusus (Soft Rush Plant)

Juncus effusus (Spiral Rush) is an eye catching rush valued for its distinctive twisting green stems, compact clumping habit, and strong...

From$16.49
Ficus pumila 'Ice Caps' plant with trailling variegated foliage.
Ficus 'Ice Caps'

Ficus 'Ice Caps' is a variety of Creeping Fig that features variegated leaves. It carries small, heart-shaped leaves which are light green with a...

From$9.95
clianthus-puniceus-
Clianthus puniceus (Parrot Beak Plant)

Clianthus puniceus (Kakabeak) is a spectacular New Zealand native shrub renowned for its striking clusters of brilliant red, beak shaped flowers that...

From$44.09
White flowers on a Cistus 'Snowmound' plant with green foliage.
Cistus 'Snowmound' (White Rock Rose Plant)

Cistus ‘Snowmound’ is a compact evergreen shrub that produces a breathtaking display of pure white flowers with golden-yellow centres from late...

From$24.77
agave-americana-variegata--1
Agave americana 'Variegata' (Variegated Century Plant)

Agave americana 'Variegata' is a striking evergreen succulent valued for its bold architectural form and strongly variegated foliage. It forms a...

From$15.95
A strong and studry planting spade.
Ace1 Planting Spade

The Ace 1 planting spade is a must for any gardener. This spade is designed so it can penetrate the ground easily without jarring the wrists in the...

From$225.86
70-windbreak-2
Shadecloth - 70% Shade (Shade Cloth For Plants)

This shade cloth for plants, which is also used as plant windbreaks, reduces light levels and windspeeds by 70%. Therefore, 30% of the wind or light...

From$499.80
native-plant-fertiliser-
Native Plant Fertiliser

Native Plant Fertiliser is specially formulated to support healthy growth in a wide range of NZ native plants. It provides balanced nutrition to...

From$16.95
fertiliser-for-acid-loving-plants-
Fertiliser for acid loving plants

Fertiliser for acid loving plants provides targeted nutrition for plants that perform best in acidic soil conditions. It helps support healthy...

From$7.95
5-litre-plant-pots-
5 Litre Plant Pots

5 Litre Plant Pots are a practical choice for growing larger shrubs, perennials, grasses, herbs, and young trees. They provide generous root space to...

From$79.20
climbing-rose-cecil-brunner-1
Rose Cecil Brunner

Rose 'Cecil Brunner' is a treasured old fashioned climbing rose, admired for its sprays of small, perfectly shaped soft pink flowers and delicate...

From$30.29
10-litre-plant-pots-
10 Litre Thermoformed Plant Pots

These lightweight pots are a cost effective means for growing on plants. They feature a strong and broad rim, have been UV stabilised for NZ...

From$5.76
15-litre-plant-pots-
1.5 Litre Plant Pots

1.5 Litre Plant Pots are a practical choice for growing young shrubs, perennials, grasses, herbs, and other developing plants. They provide useful...

From$27.36
3-litre-plant-pots-
3.5 Litre Plant Pots

3.5 Litre Plant Pots are a versatile choice for growing shrubs, perennials, grasses, herbs, and other established plants. They provide generous root...

From$48.96
Plant watering bottle for watering a plant on a shelf.
Plant Watering Bottle

Plant Watering Bottles provide a simple and convenient way to deliver water directly to indoor plants, seedlings, cuttings, and small container...

From$55.13
Muehlenbeckia axillaris (Creeping Wire Vine)

Did you find what you are looking for?

You might be interested in exploring related Latin Names - Clematis, Gelsemium, and Grape, or related Categories - Deciduous Climbers, Evergreen Climbers, and Grapevines.

Search climbing vine plants

Why Choose Climbing Vine Plants?

Climbing vine plants make the most of vertical spaces, transforming otherwise unused walls, posts, or arches into living features alive with foliage and flowers. They’re ideal for privacy screening, wind protection, and even as shade providers over outdoor living areas. Many vine species are also pollinator-friendly, supporting bees and birds, while some (such as Passiflora edulis) offer delicious fruit alongside ornamental value. Whether evergreen or deciduous, there’s a climbing vine perfect for your local climate and garden goals.

Best Climbing Vine Plants for NZ Gardens

New Zealand gardeners can select from a diverse range of climbing vine plants, from robust natives to exotic showstoppers:

Tips for Growing Climbing Vine Plants

To get the best from your climbing vines, provide sturdy support structures such as trellises, wires, arches or pergolas. Ensure you match the species to the aspect (sun or shade), soil type and available space—some vines like Pyrostegia venusta require space to roam, while others suit smaller gardens or pots. Regular pruning will help control growth and encourage bushiness, while feeding in spring will support healthy flowering and fruiting.

Inspire Your Garden With Climbing Vine Plants

The right climbing vine plants can transform any space, whether you’re seeking drama, foliage, flowers or fruit. Explore our wide range of vines, including stunning natives like Metrosideros carminea, tropical wonders such as Passiflora edulis, and dynamic choices like Pyrostegia venusta or Philodendron scandens. Bring vertical vibrancy to your kiwi garden and enjoy the year-round rewards of these extraordinary plants.


Contact us

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.

Sure, Buxus sempervirens (Boxwood) and Gardenia radicans are crowd-pleasers, but Ficinia nodosa (Knobby Club Rush), Ficus 'Ice Caps', and Hydrangea 'Renate Steiniger' are quietly making a name for themselves.
–The Plant Company

Explore Garden Inspiration

Sign up to receive a free $10 Voucher You won’t be bombarded with emails, just titbits of quality information from time to time Sign up
Free shipping on orders over $150!

Join our community of happy customers.

4.8

466 Google reviews