vigorous climbing plants
Vigorous climbing plants are a fantastic way to bring lush greenery, dramatic flowers, and year-round interest to your New Zealand garden. Whether you want to cover a fence, add privacy, soften walls, or create a romantic cottage feel, these fast-growing, hardy climbers work wonders with their impressive growth habit. Their ability to quickly scramble up trellis, pergolas, arches, and unsightly structures means you can transform plain areas into living vertical landscapes in a single season. Choose from flowering, evergreen, or fruiting climbers to suit your style and garden requirements.
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
Metrosideros carminea
Metrosideros carminea, commonly known as Climbing Rata or Crimson Rata Vine, is a striking New Zealand native valued for its vivid red flowers and glossy, dark green foliage. This vigorous climber can reach 3–6 metres with support and is ideal for covering fences, trellises, or tree trunks. Flowering from late winter into spring, it attracts native birds and brings bold seasonal colour. It thrives in sheltered, frost-free areas with well-drained soil and regular moisture.
From $26.15
