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fast growing climbing plants for fences

If your fence is looking a little bare, or you simply want to add more greenery and privacy to your garden, fast growing climbing plants for fences are the quickest way to transform outdoor spaces. New Zealand gardeners love using climbers to cover unsightly fences, create living screens, or to add splashes of seasonal colour and lush foliage. With the right plants, you’ll be amazed how quickly a plain boundary can become ablaze with blooms or a tranquil green retreat. On this page, we’ll share top varieties, their unique features, and practical planting tips for getting the instant impact climbers provide.

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Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Veitchii'

Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Veitchii', commonly known as Boston Ivy, is a vigorous deciduous climber admired for its glossy green foliage that transforms into brilliant shades of red, orange, and crimson during autumn. This fast growing vine is ideal for covering walls, fences, pergolas, and buildings while adding seasonal beauty and natural screening to gardens throughout New Zealand. Boston Ivy clings easily to surfaces and creates a lush leafy display during summer. It is hardy, adaptable, and easy to grow in a wide range of garden conditions.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Climbers
Height: 6.00 m
Spread: 6.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Arches, Walls
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Dolichandra unguis cati climbing vine with green foliage and yellow flowers.

Dolichandra unguis-cati (Cat's Claw Creeper)

Dolichandra unguis-cati is a vigorous evergreen climber known for its bright yellow trumpet flowers and fast growing nature. It creates a bold display in New Zealand gardens and quickly covers structures. This hardy plant is ideal for fences, walls, and pergolas. Its rapid growth and dense foliage make it a popular choice for screening and adding vertical interest.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Climbers
Height: 5.00 m
Spread: 5.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Garden uses: Arches, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
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Why Choose Fast Growing Climbers for Fences

Fences are often necessities in the garden, but they don’t have to look boring or industrial. Fast growing climbing plants for fences are the go-to solution for privacy, screening, windbreaks, and creating wildlife-friendly environments. These climbers quickly cover bare surfaces, reduce heat on sunny walls, and suppress weeds by shading the ground. They’re ideal if you’re landscaping new builds, refreshing established gardens, or wanting to separate spaces elegantly and efficiently.

Top Fast Growing Climbing Plants for Fences

Choosing the best climber for your needs is easy once you know your sunlight, soil, and fence structure. Here are some top performing varieties:

Bougainvillea 'Purple Patch'

For a splash of vivid purple, Bougainvillea 'Purple Patch' offers masses of colourful bracts, thriving in New Zealand’s warmest spots. This climber is particularly vigorous, forgiving on poor soils, and tolerant of dry conditions once established. It quickly covers fences and trellises, delivering bold, showy colour from spring through autumn.

Pyrostegia venusta

If winter colour is a must, Pyrostegia venusta (Flame Vine) is a stunning choice. It’s one of the fastest growing climbers around, rapidly smothering fences in vibrant orange trumpets during the cold months—when most gardens look stark. It also acts as a superb living privacy screen.

Wisteria 'Caroline'

For romantic cascades of scented blooms, Wisteria 'Caroline' is a vigorous grower, covering large areas with beautifully scented lilac-blue flowers each spring. Wisteria brings cottage garden charm to fences, but does need sturdy support and a little seasonal pruning.

Bougainvillea 'Pedro'

If you prefer a salmon-pink hue, Bougainvillea 'Pedro' rapidly clambers up fences and easily creates a tropical vibe. Like other bougainvilleas, it loves sun and isn’t fazed by coastal winds, so it’s perfect for bright, exposed borders.

Pandorea 'Charisma'

Pandorea 'Charisma' is perfect if you want a glossy-leafed climber with creamy-pink trumpet flowers. This fast grower copes well with partial shade and moist soils, so it’s ideal for less exposed boundaries—or as a stunning privacy screen in more sheltered gardens.

Planting and Care Tips

To make the most of fast growing climbing plants for fences, prepare the soil well with compost, ensure sturdy support, and water regularly until your climber is established. Tie in new shoots as they grow for the best coverage. With minimal effort, your fence can quickly become one of the most stunning features in your garden.

Transform your garden’s boundaries and enjoy the privacy, greenery, and drama that only fast growing climbing plants for fences can provide.


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