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If you’re searching for where to buy clematis in New Zealand, you’re in the right place. Clematis are renowned for their dazzling flowers, versatile growth habits, and ability to transform garden spaces with elegance and colour. Whether you’re an avid gardener or a novice looking to add vertical interest or a burst of spring bloom, finding quality clematis varieties is essential. At our plant nursery, we offer a handpicked selection of clematis to suit a variety of tastes and garden styles, ensuring you get robust, healthy plants that will thrive in Kiwi conditions.

Abutilon megapotamicum

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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. Its semi evergreen habit and fine foliage make it ideal for cascading over walls, training on trellises, or brightening borders with its long flowering display.

Buy Abutilon megapotamicum

From $26.93

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Shrubs

Height: 1.20 m

Spread: 1.20 m

Flowering time: Spring, Autumn, Winter

Garden uses: Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen

Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock, Tropical

Clematis montana 'Rubens'

Clematis montana ‘Rubens’ is a vigorous and stunning deciduous climber known for its profusion of soft pink, vanilla-scented flowers in spring. The blooms contrast beautifully with the bronze-tinged foliage, creating an impressive display on fences, pergolas, and trellises. Perfect for covering large areas quickly, ‘Rubens’ thrives in most NZ gardens and rewards with low maintenance and long-lasting beauty. It’s a classic choice for adding romance, colour, and fragrance to outdoor spaces.

Buy Clematis montana 'Rubens'

From $36.38

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Climbers

Height: 3.00 m

Spread: 3.00 m

Flowering time: Spring, Summer

Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy

Garden uses: Arches, Living areas, Parks, Specimen

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

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Why Choose Clematis for Your Garden?

Clematis offer not just breath-taking blooms but also adaptability. They’re perfect for climbing up trellises, adorning fences, or cascading over arches. With proper care, these perennial climbers reward you with gorgeous flowers from spring through autumn. If you’re unsure which variety to choose, consider your garden’s sunlight and space: some clematis love full sun, while others prefer partial shade.

Popular Clematis Varieties Available

For those wondering where to buy clematis with a wide range of options, our collection includes favourites such as Clematis montana 'Elizabeth', renowned for its delicate pink blossoms and vigorous growth. If you adore classic, soft tones, Clematis hookeriana offers a unique, fragrant flower, perfect for adding something special to your borders.

Looking for bold colour and striking appearance? Clematis montana rubens 'Freda' and Clematis montana 'Rubens' are prized for their dramatic pink blooms and reliable performance. For gardens seeking a more bush-form clematis, Clematis integrifolia delivers vivid blue flowers and a compact habit that suits beds and containers.

How to Choose the Right Clematis

When selecting the best clematis, think about bloom time, colour palette, and growing conditions. Some varieties, like Clematis montana 'Elizabeth', flower prolifically in early spring, creating a living curtain of blossoms. Others, such as Clematis integrifolia, remain more manageable in size and can be planted alongside perennials for continual interest.

Be sure to check the plant’s requirements for sunlight and soil conditions. Clematis generally prefer well-draining soil and a site where their roots are shaded but their tops receive ample light.

Where to Buy Clematis in New Zealand

Finding high-quality clematis plants is easy when you shop with specialised nurseries committed to healthy, vigorous stock. Our nursery offers a curated assortment of clematis climbers and perennials, each selected for top performance in New Zealand gardens. Whether you’re seeking spectacular flower displays from Clematis montana rubens 'Freda' or the intriguing fragrance of Clematis hookeriana, you’ll find a range of beautiful options ready for delivery nationwide.

Browse our range online and discover where to buy clematis varieties perfect for your garden’s unique needs. With expert advice and hand-picked plants, you can transform your outdoor space with confidence and lasting blooms.

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Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.