coastal climbing plants
Finding the perfect coastal climbing plants for your seaside garden can transform even the most windswept spaces into lush, green retreats. With salt-laden air, sandy soils, and gusty winds, coastal conditions pose unique challenges for gardeners—but the right climbers thrive, creating shelter, privacy, and vibrant displays of foliage and flowers. Whether you want to cover a pergola, add vertical interest to fences, or create living windbreaks, there’s a climbing plant to suit every coastal backyard.
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
