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.
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
Bougainvillea 'Purple Patch'
Bougainvillea ‘Purple Patch’ is a dazzling climbing plant that delivers an abundance of rich purple bracts through the warmer months. Perfect for brightening fences, pergolas, and garden walls, it brings tropical vibrancy and structure to New Zealand gardens.
From $30.29
