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.
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. Flowering from late winter into spring, it attracts native birds and brings bold seasonal colour. It thrives in sheltered, frost-free areas with well-drained soil and regular moisture.
From $25.58
Pyrostegia venusta
Pyrostegia venusta, commonly known as Flame Vine or Golden Shower Vine, is an amazing climber that produces masses of bright and unusual flowers. It carries mid green leaves which literally disappear during winter and spring behind a shroud of bright orange flowers. The showy flowers are showy and literally transform the plant. It is fast growing and will reach 10 m if it has something to climb and left untrimmed. Pyrostegia venusta is commonly included in tropical or cottage gardens, planted for winter colour, used to cover a fence or other support structure, or allowed to cascade over a wall.
From $32.33
