tall climbing plants
If you're searching for tall climbing plants to bring vertical interest and lush greenery to your New Zealand garden, you've come to the right place. Tall climbing plants add dramatic height, soften fences and walls, and create a living screen for privacy or shelter. Whether you’re seeking evergreen foliage, fragrant blooms, or fast-growing species, these versatile climbers are an excellent way to maximise your space and enliven your outdoor areas. Gardeners across New Zealand favour tall climbing plants for their ability to cover unsightly structures, establish green boundaries, or simply bring beauty and birds to the garden.
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
Philodendron melanochrysum
Philodendron melanochrysum, also known as the Black Gold Philodendron, is a stunning climbing plant prized for its large, velvety, dark green leaves with striking golden veins. Native to Colombia, it makes a beautiful feature indoors or in sheltered outdoor spaces in New Zealand.
From $52.37
