trailing lobelia plants
Trailing lobelia plants are a favourite choice for New Zealand gardeners who want vibrant, low-maintenance colour cascading from hanging baskets, window boxes, and garden edges. Their delicate, trailing stems and bursts of blue, purple, or white flowers from spring through autumn bring a lush, cottage-garden charm to any outdoor or patio setting. Whether you’re seeking to fill out gaps in the border or add a pop of long-lasting colour to your containers, trailing lobelia plants are versatile, easy-grow companions and real crowd-pleasers in Kiwi gardens.
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
Abutilon megapotamicum
Abutilon megapotamicum, commonly known as Trailing Abutilon or Chinese Lantern, is a graceful shrub with arching stems and distinctive red and yellow lantern shaped flowers. Blooming from spring to autumn, this variety adds elegance and colour to NZ gardens.
From $22.95
