self climbing plants
Looking for self climbing plants to add lush greenery and vertical interest to your garden or indoor space? Self climbers are an ideal choice for busy gardeners and landscape enthusiasts because they require minimal support or tying. These unique plants use aerial roots or specialized stem structures to attach themselves directly to walls, fences, trellises, or trees—making them perfect for covering unsightly surfaces, softening boundaries, or creating living walls. Whether you want to transform a shaded fence, decorate an outdoor façade, or bring the jungle indoors, self climbing plants offer both beauty and easy maintenance.
Hydrangea petiolaris
Hydrangea petiolaris is a climbing hydrangea that grows as a vigorous, self-clinging deciduous climber that produces flat white lacecap blooms in early summer. Its heart-shaped leaves create a lush green covering for walls, fences, and pergolas, especially in shaded or semi-shaded areas. Slow to establish but long-lived, this climber thrives in moist, well-drained soil and performs reliably across New Zealand’s diverse climates. Hydrangea petiolaris brings elegance, structure, and seasonal interest to vertical garden spaces.
From $40.43
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.
From $52.58
