Climbers

Climbing Plants For Fences In NZ

Choosing the right climbing plant for your fence in New Zealand depends on several factors, such as your climate, whether you want an evergreen plant or not, flower colour, etc. Fortunately, The Plant Company has made the task of finding that perfect plant easy with our Plant Finder Tool. Simply turn on the different filters for the plant type (climbers in this instance), your location, and any other options you wish to include. This tool will return a host of options. If there are still too many to choose from, simply turn on more filters.

To guide your decision-making process, some popular climbing plants for fences are highlighted below:

Evergreen Climbers:

• Clematis paniculata: This NZ native variety of clematis produces masses of white flowers in summer and autumn.
• Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides): This fragrant climber produces white flowers in spring and summer.
• Pandorea 'Lady Di': This beautiful climber produces showy white flowers through spring and summer. The foliage is lush and dark green.

Deciduous Climbers:

• Climbing roses: Climbing roses come in a wide variety of colours and flower throughout the summer.
• Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia): This fast-growing climber is popular for its attractive foliage, which turns red in autumn.
• Wisteria: Wisteria are beautiful climbers that produce cascades of elegant flowers in spring. However, it is a vigorous grower and will need to be trimmed!

Fast-growing Climbers:

• Pyrostegia venusta (Orange Trumpet Vine): This vigorous climber produces masses of orange flowers in winter and spring.
• Bougainvillea: These colourful climbers come in a variety of colours and flowers throughout the year in warmer climates. In colder areas they can be semi-deciduous or deciduous.
• Solanum jasminoides (Potato Vine): This fast-growing climber produces masses of purple and white flowers in spring and summer.

All of these plants can turn a bland fence into a spectre of beauty!

Climbing Plants With Beautiful Flowers

There are a vast number of climbing plants that have beautiful flowers. However, choosing the right one can be a challenge given how many are available. Fortunately, The Plant Company has made the task of finding that perfect plant easy with our Plant Finder Tool. Simply turn on the different filters for the plant type (climbers in this instance), your location, and the colour of the flower you are wanting. This tool will return options based on your selections.

The Plant Company has provided a few favourites below along with links to each plant to guide your thinking:

White Flowering Climbers

• Hardenbergia violacea 'Alba'
• Clematis montana 'Snowflake'
• Star Jasmine
• Wisteria sinensis 'Alba'
• Pandorea 'Lady Di'
• Rose banksiae alba

Red Flowering Climbers

• Rose 'Dublin Bay'
• Mandevilla 'Sun Parasol Red'
• Lapageria 'Rosea'
• Lonicera 'Firecracker'

Pink Flowering Climbers

• Bougainvillea glabra
• Pandorea jasminoides rosea superba
• Jasminum beesianum

Yellow Flowering Climbers

• Gelsemium sempervirens
• Pandorea pandorana 'Golden Showers'
• Hibbertia scandens

Orange Flowering Climbers

• Bougainvillea 'Hawaiian Orange'
• Pyrostegia venusta

Be sure to read up about each one in our product descriptions to make sure they suit your climate and needs.

Shallow Rooted Climbing Plants

There are a number of shallow-rooted climbing plants available in New Zealand and some of the more popular ones are listed below:

• Clematis: Clematis produce masses of flowers in summer and autumn.
• Mandevilla: This beautiful climber produces large, trumpet-shaped flowers in a variety of colors throughout the summer.
• Lonicera (Honeysuckle): Honeysuckle is a fragrant climber that produces clusters of white or pink flowers in spring and summer. However, be aware that honeysuckle can be invasive in some areas, so check with your local authorities before planting.
• Passionfruit: Passionfruit plants offer both exotic flowers and tasty fruit. It does require a sheltered location free from frost.
• Native clematis (Clematis paniculata): This evergreen climber is covered in white, scented blooms in spring and summer.

When choosing a shallow-rooted climbing plant, be sure to consider the suitability of the plant for your climate. The Plant Company has made the task of determining the suitability with our Plant Finder Tool. Simply turn on the different filters for the plant type (climbers in this instance), your location, and any other characteristics you are wanting. This tool will return options based on your selections.

Best Scented Climbing Plants

There are many fragrant climbers available in NZ and choosing the right one for your climate and requirements can be daunting. Fortunately, The Plant Company has made the task of finding the perfect climber easy with our Plant Finder Tool. Simply turn on the different filters for the plant type (climbers in this instance), your location, and fragrant, and the tool will return the different options. If there are still too many to choose from, simply turn on more filters.

To guide your decision-making process, some popular fragrant climbers are highlighted below:

• Star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides): This evergreen climber is a popular choice for its fragrant white flowers, which bloom in spring and summer.
• Honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.): Honeysuckle is a fragrant climber that produces clusters of white or pink flowers in spring and summer. However, be aware that honeysuckle can be invasive in some areas, so check with your local authorities before planting.
• Clematis: Clematis produce masses of sweetly scented white flowers in summer and autumn.
• Jasmine: These tend to be vigorous plants but are heavily scented and worth the effort of trimming them.

Best Wall Climbing Plants

The most popular plants used for growing on walls are Ficus pumila and Hedera. These plants cling to walls and grow as a carpet across the space. Both plants are useful for hiding an ugly fence or wall, and will do this quickly. However, they are both vigorous plants that will need to be contained with trimming once they cover the space. They are also regarded as invasive in some regions so please be sure to check whether you are allowed to plant your selection.

If you want a few more options, follow the link, plants for walls, to see what else you may use.

List Of Climbing Plants

The Plant Company literally has hundreds of climbing plants. If you don’t want to troll through these, you can use our Plant Finder Tool. Simply turn on the different filters for the plant type (climbers in this instance), your location, and any other characteristics you are wanting. This tool will return options based on your selections.