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easy climbing plants

Searching for easy climbing plants to transform your New Zealand garden, courtyard, or indoor space? Climbing plants are perfect for adding height, covering fences, and softening harsh walls with dramatic greenery or colourful blooms. The best part is, some climbers are incredibly low-maintenance, making them perfect for busy gardeners and those new to growing plants. Whether you want to create a lush indoor jungle, a romantic rose arch, or a shady outdoor retreat, there's an easy climbing plant for you.

Pandorea rosea superba

Pandorea rosea superba is a climber that produces bright pink, trumpet-shaped flowers with a dark pink throat, which are produced from spring through autumn. They are complemented with lush and glossy, dark green leaves. This evergreen climber will reach about 3 m in length, but can easily be contained with trimming.

Buy Pandorea rosea superba

From $24.95

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate

Plant type: Climbers

Height: 3.00 m

Spread: 3.00 m

Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn

Garden uses: Arches, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen, Walls

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical

Clematis 'Snowflake' growing on a fence and featuring masses of white flowers and lush, green foliage.

Clematis montana 'Snowflake'

Clematis montana ‘Snowflake’ is a vigorous, fast-growing climber that produces a breathtaking display of fragrant, pure white flowers in late spring. The blooms cover the plant so densely they resemble falling snow, making it a standout feature in any garden.

Buy Clematis montana 'Snowflake'

From $37.19

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Climbers

Height: 3.00 m

Spread: 3.00 m

Flowering time: Spring, Summer

Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy

Garden uses: Arches, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen, Walls

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White

Why Choose Easy Climbing Plants?

Easy climbing plants are ideal if you’re after fast-growing coverage with minimal fuss. These adaptable plants can thrive with basic care, offering vertical interest and privacy without demanding constant attention. With the right plant choice, you can enjoy spectacular displays throughout the year, from green foliage cascades to beautiful flowers and even fragrant scents.

Top Easy Climbing Plants for Your Garden and Indoors

Rhaphidophora decursiva

For indoor plant lovers, Rhaphidophora decursiva is a fantastic easy climbing plant. Its dramatic, deeply lobed leaves create a lush, jungle vibe and it’s well-suited to New Zealand homes. Simply provide a stake or moss pole and watch it flourish.

Philodendron scandens

Another effortless indoor climber is Philodendron scandens. Popular for its heart-shaped leaves and trailing stems, this plant is practically foolproof. It tolerates a range of light levels and thrives with occasional watering—perfect for beginners or anyone after a low-maintenance living feature.

Hydrangea petiolaris

If you want an easy climbing plant for outdoor spaces, Hydrangea petiolaris is a winner. This deciduous climber is known for its ability to cling to walls or fences and produces clouds of creamy-white flowers in summer. It tolerates shade better than most, making it ideal for those tricky, less-sunny spots in the garden.

Rosa 'Iceberg' Climbing

For classic blooms with minimal effort, Rosa 'Iceberg' Climbing is a great pick. This robust, disease-resistant rose covers trellises and arches with a mass of pure white flowers, repeating through spring and summer with little care needed. It suits both formal and cottage-style gardens.

Rose Cecil Brunner

Delight in blush pink blooms with Rose Cecil Brunner. Known as the 'Sweetheart Rose', this small-flowered climbing rose is tough, adaptable, and offers plentiful flowers with minimal maintenance. It's fantastic for archways, fences, or rambling over old sheds.

Tips for Growing Easy Climbing Plants

Select the right plant for your situation (indoor vs. outdoor, sun vs. shade)
Provide a support structure like a trellis or moss pole for climbers to attach to
Water regularly during establishment, then ease back as plants mature
Feed annually with a balanced fertiliser to encourage vigorous growth
Prune lightly to control size and shape

Start Your Climbing Plant Journey

Adding easy climbing plants to your indoor or outdoor space is one of the quickest ways to boost greenery and character with almost zero hassle. Begin with reliable options like Rhaphidophora decursiva, Philodendron scandens, or select from the many outdoor favourites such as Hydrangea petiolaris, Rosa 'Iceberg' Climbing, and Rose Cecil Brunner. With the right choices, your garden or home will soon be thriving with natural beauty.

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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.

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