clinging climbing plants
Clinging climbing plants are a versatile solution for transforming bare walls, fences, and trellises into lush, living features in your New Zealand garden. Known for their clever adaptations, these climbers use aerial roots, tendrils, or adhesive pads to grip surfaces and climb vertically, bringing beauty and greenery to places where other plants might struggle. Whether you’re after a fast-growing ground cover, a shade-providing living wall, or simply a striking focal point, there’s a clinging climber to suit every purpose and style.
Ficus pumila (Creeping Fig)
Ficus pumila, commonly known as Creeping Fig or Climbing Ficus, is a vigorous, evergreen climber popular in New Zealand for covering walls, fences, and trellises. It features small, heart-shaped juvenile leaves that mature into larger, leathery foliage. Fast-growing and self-clinging, it can create dense, green coverage in sun or partial shade. Preferring well-drained soil and regular moisture, it thrives in sheltered sites and requires pruning to manage growth. Ideal for decorative and functional vertical greening.
From $18.23
Hydrangea petiolaris
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.
From $40.43
