ground cover clematis
If you're searching for a versatile, low-maintenance plant to fill bare patches in your garden, ground cover clematis is a stunning solution. Ideal for New Zealand gardens, ground cover clematis offers fast-growing foliage and delicate, often fragranced flowers that spill gracefully over banks, under shrubs, or through rocky landscapes. These hardy, reliable varieties thrive in our local climate, providing not only weed suppression but also a spectacular floral display from late spring through summer. With the right choice of clematis for ground cover, you can add charm and colour to shady corners, steep slopes, or even problem areas where other plants struggle.
Clematis paniculata
Clematis paniculata, known as Puawhananga, is a stunning native New Zealand climber celebrated for its masses of fragrant white flowers in spring and early summer. This deciduous vine grows rapidly and is ideal for covering fences, trellises, or scrambling through trees. It thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil and cool roots.
From $37.19
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
