native climbing plants nz
Looking for native climbing plants NZ gardeners love? New Zealand is home to some spectacular climbing species that can bring both beauty and biodiversity to your garden. Native climbers are not only gorgeous to look at, but they’re also well-adapted to our climate and can help support native birds, bees, and insects. Whether you're aiming to dress up a fence, cover a trellis, soften a wall, or create a living screen, there’s a native option perfectly suited for your space.
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
Tecomanthe speciosa
Tecomanthe speciosa, commonly known as the Three Kings Climber, is a NZ native vine grown for its foliage and flowers. It features large, glossy, green leaves that become adorned with large clusters of cream-coloured, tubular flowers in autumn. It will grow to 10 m tall but is often kept in check with trimming. Tecomanthe speciosa makes an excellent addition to a subtropical garden and is well-suited for growing on pillars, pergolas, and arches. With appropriate support, it can also be used for hedging.
From $44.09
