frost hardy climbing plants
If you're searching for frost hardy climbing plants to bring year-round interest and resilience to your New Zealand garden, you're in the right place. Frost hardy climbers are perfect for adding vertical structure, colourful blooms, and lush greenery even in cooler regions. They thrive up trellises, fences, pergolas or bare walls, offering robust performance despite chilly temperatures. With a variety of options to suit both ornamental and practical landscaping needs, these plants are a wise choice for gardeners who want dependable beauty whatever the weather brings.
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. Small, white flowers are followed by black berries, attracting birds and making it an excellent choice for both erosion control and biodiversity.
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. Flowering from late winter into spring, it attracts native birds and brings bold seasonal colour. It thrives in sheltered, frost-free areas with well-drained soil and regular moisture.
From $26.15
