Muehlenbeckia complexa Wire Vine
Muehlenbeckia complexa wire vine, also known as Pohuehue, is a versatile and uniquely New Zealand native plant valued for its vigorous growth, ornamental stems, and varied landscaping uses. With its wiry, intertwining stems and delicate, bright green foliage, Muehlenbeckia complexa wire vine lends a lush, architectural quality to all kinds of gardens. This easy-care climber or groundcover is ideal for both wild, naturalistic designs and as a textural element in modern, structured spaces. Loved by gardeners and landscapers alike, it’s perfect for covering banks, softening retaining walls, scrambling over old tree stumps, or clothing fences and trellis with a dense, leafy green curtain.
Muehlenbeckia complexa (Pohuehue)
Pohuehue, Creeping Wire Vine, Maidenhair Creeper, Maidenhair Vine
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.
- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Groundcover Plants - Height:
30 cm - Spread:
2.00 m - Flowering time:
Summer - Tolerances:
Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind - Garden uses:
Arches, Banks, Borders, Containers, Ground covering, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas, Topiary, Walls - Garden styles:
Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
