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fast growing climbing plants

If you’re looking to quickly transform your fence, wall, pergola, or garden archway into a lush, living feature, fast growing climbing plants are your best solution. These vigorous climbers can provide privacy, shade, and beautiful blooms in a short time, making them perfect for New Zealand gardens that need instant impact. Whether you want a flowering spectacle, evergreen coverage, or something to brighten up a shady corner, there’s a fast growing climbing plant to suit every garden style and situation.

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.

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From $19.25

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Climbers

Height: 4.00 m

Spread: 4.00 m

Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind

Garden uses: Arches, Living areas, Screening, Walls

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

Rhaphidophora decursiva

Rhaphidophora decursiva (Dragon Tail Plant) is a striking tropical climber known for its large, deeply split leaves that become more dramatic as the plant matures. This fast growing plant adds a lush, jungle like feel to indoor spaces and sheltered NZ gardens. Ideal for climbing supports or large containers, it offers bold foliage and strong visual impact.

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From $53.75

Suited to regions: Subtropical

Plant type: Indoor Plants

Height: 40 cm

Spread: 70 cm

Tolerances: Shade

Garden uses: Arches, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps

Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical, White

Why Choose Fast Growing Climbing Plants?

Fast growing climbing plants offer several benefits beyond speedy coverage. They’re ideal for hiding unsightly structures, creating natural screens, and adding vertical interest to any outdoor space. Many varieties are versatile and can thrive in containers as well as in the ground, making them suitable for patios, balconies, and small urban gardens. With options ranging from tropical flowers to hardy evergreens, climbers can enhance both new and established gardens.

Top Choices for Fast Growing Climbing Plants

Mandevilla 'Red Riding Hood'

If you’re after bold colour and continuous blooms, Mandevilla 'Red Riding Hood' is a standout performer. Its vibrant pink-red trumpet flowers appear throughout the warmer months, and its twining habit ensures it covers structures rapidly. Suitable for pots or directly in the garden, this climber thrives in a sunny, sheltered position.

Ficus pumila (Creeping Fig)

For an evergreen option that clings tightly to walls or fences, Ficus pumila (Creeping Fig) is a reliable choice. It establishes quickly, providing a lush green backdrop in sun or shade. Known for its small, dense leaves and strong self-clinging growth, it’s ideal where a fine-textured, fast growing climber is needed.

Rosa 'Iceberg' Climbing

For classic cottage charm and long-lasting blooms, Rosa 'Iceberg' Climbing is beloved by many gardeners. This vigorous climbing rose offers masses of pure white flowers from spring through late autumn. It’s perfect for covering arches, pergolas, or garden structures rapidly while adding fragrance and elegance.

Rhaphidophora decursiva

If you’re seeking a lush, tropical effect indoors or in a sheltered outdoor spot, Rhaphidophora decursiva is an excellent fast-growing climbing plant. Its strikingly divided leaves and vining habit make it a popular choice for training up moss poles, trellises, or fences where you want quick, bold foliage.

Rose Albertine

For a romantic, scented display, Rose Albertine is a fast-growing climbing rose with abundant, strongly perfumed, salmon-pink blooms. This variety covers trellises and pergolas with speed and style, creating a stunning focal point for the spring and early summer garden.

Tips for Growing Fast Growing Climbing Plants

To get the best results from your climbers, enrich the soil with compost before planting and provide sturdy support such as trellis or wires. Water regularly while your plant establishes, and feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring and summer to encourage vigorous growth. Pruning after flowering, or in late winter for deciduous varieties, will keep your plant healthy and in shape.

Browse our climber selection and discover how fast growing climbing plants can completely transform your outdoor space in no time.

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