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quick climbing plants

Looking to create instant visual impact in your garden or on your home’s walls and fences? Quick climbing plants are the perfect solution. Whether you want a green privacy screen, vibrant flowers, or simply a fast way to soften hardscape structures, fast-growing climbers can transform spaces in a single season. From lush evergreen vines to dazzling seasonal bloomers, there’s a quick climber for every part of your New Zealand garden.

Ficus pumila (Creeping Fig)

Ficus pumila, commonly known as Creeping Fig or Climbing Ficus, is a vigorous, evergreen climber popular in New Zealand for covering walls, fences, and trellises. It features small, heart-shaped juvenile leaves that mature into larger, leathery foliage. Fast-growing and self-clinging, it can create dense, green coverage in sun or partial shade. Preferring well-drained soil and regular moisture, it thrives in sheltered sites and requires pruning to manage growth. Ideal for decorative and functional vertical greening.

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From $18.23

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Climbers

Height: 4.00 m

Spread: 4.00 m

Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind

Garden uses: Arches, Living areas, Screening, Walls

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern

Rhaphidophora decursiva

Rhaphidophora decursiva, commonly known as the Dragon Tail Plant or Philodendron Dragon, is a climber that features lush foliage and often grown as an indoor plant. The leaves are large and dark green, and very aesthetic. It will slowly climb a pole or the like or grow as a spreading ground cover if it has nothing to climb. Rhaphidophora decursiva is commonly grown as a potted plant with a pole to climb, planted outdoors in frost free areas around outdoor living areas, or used in offices and foyers.

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From $52.58

Suited to regions: Subtropical

Plant type: Indoor Plants

Height: 40 cm

Spread: 70 cm

Tolerances: Shade

Garden uses: Arches, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps

Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical, White

Why Choose Quick Climbing Plants?

Quick climbing plants are ideal if you want to cover walls, fences, pergolas, or even trees in record time. These vigorous growers provide not only beauty and colour but also vital functions like privacy, shade, and shelter from the wind. Fast-growing climbers are perfect for new gardens, rental homes, or anywhere you want to hide unsightly views quickly.

Top Picks for Fast Growing Climbers

When searching for quick climbers, it's important to choose varieties that suit your sunlight, soil, and space. Here are some standout options available in New Zealand:

Rhaphidophora decursiva: This striking houseplant features large, deeply cut leaves and can climb or trail rapidly indoors with the right support.
Ficus pumila (Creeping Fig): A classic choice for covering masonry walls and fences, Creeping Fig forms a dense, evergreen mat in no time, easily adapting to sun or partial shade.
Asarina scandens (Climbing Snapdragon): Boasting masses of vibrant snapdragon-like blooms, this annual favourite zips up trellises and arches through the warmer months, adding cheerful colour wherever it grows.
Hydrangea petiolaris: For shady spots, this deciduous climber latches onto walls and trees with aerial roots, producing lacecap white blooms in spring and summer.
Rosa 'Iceberg' Climbing: The climbing version of an all-time garden favourite, this rose grows quickly and is smothered in pure white flowers for months, ideal for arbours, walls or pergolas.

How to Use Quick Climbing Plants in Your Garden

Quick climbing plants have a myriad of uses. Trail them up fences for privacy, let them scramble over pergolas for instant shade, or soften garage walls and garden sheds. Many fast climbers, like Ficus pumila (Creeping Fig), are evergreen and maintain coverage all year, while seasonal bloomers such as Asarina scandens (Climbing Snapdragon) provide an annual burst of flowers. For shaded, south-facing areas, options like Hydrangea petiolaris thrive where few others will.

Planting and Care Tips for Fast Climbers

To get the most from your quick climbing plants, start with healthy specimens and provide sturdy support—trellises, wires, or mesh are perfect. Water young plants well during establishment and feed in spring for vigorous growth. Prune annually to keep them in check and encourage lush coverage or more flowers. Quick climbers can be grown in containers for balconies, courtyards and patios, or straight in the garden to cover large areas fast.

Fast Climbing Plants for Instant Impact

Whether you’re after year-round greenery or a seasonal show, fast-growing climbing plants will rapidly transform your space. Explore exceptional varieties like Rosa 'Iceberg' Climbing and Rhaphidophora decursiva to find the perfect climber for your needs. With just a little care, these plants will deliver years of beauty and utility.

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