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aka Honeysuckle Vine

Attractive blue-green twining foliage and clusters of bright, scarlet red tubular flowers throughout the summer. Deliciously fragrant. Easy to grow and vigorous. Can be semi-evergreen depending on winter temperatures.

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aka Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle. Aah the sweet scent of Honeysuckle fills the air and tells you it must be summer. Fragrant blooms of yellow with pink interiors decorate this climber from summer to autumn. Easy to grow as long as protected from harsh frost. Evergreen or semi-evergreen depending on winter cold.

Birds and Bees just love Honeysuckle. This climber is quite vigorous so make sure you have a support system organized prior to planting.

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Fabulously fragrant, large, tubular, white flowers, ageing to yellow amidst oval, mid-green leaves. Nothing beats their sweet honeyed fragrance on a warm summer breeze. Later flowering than many varieties of honeysuckle it's ideal for a cottage or wildlife garden. Deciduous.

This vigorous, climber will soon cover a boundary wall or fence in a sunny site.

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aka Chilean Jasmine

Chilean Jasmine. This attractive climber will enchant you with it's very fragrant and pure white trumpet flowers in summer. The twining stems have dark green foliage and will rapidly cover a fence or trellis. Likes a well drained position in morning sun in nice deep soil. Semi-evergreen.

The amount of leaf drop on this climber will depend on the winter temperatures i.e. the colder it is the more leaves the plant will shed. Will tolerate light frost only.

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A fast growing, easy care climber. With its lush green, tropical foliage and a profusion of ruby red trumpet shaped flowers from early Summer they are a great choice to add a touch of the tropics to any garden. Prefers full sun and protection from heavy frosts. Evergreen.

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A fast growing, easy care climber. With its lush green, tropical foliage and a profusion of clear white trumpet shaped flowers from early Summer they are a great choice to add a touch of the tropics to any garden. Prefers full sun and protection from heavy frosts. Evergreen.

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aka Wire Vine

The twisting, tangled stems of this native Climber make for an interesting and useful plant that can be trained as a climber or used to scramble informally wherever you want quick cover and a plant of interest. Plant in morning sun in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Semi-evergreen.

The flowers on the female form of Muehlenbeckia are inconspicuous but emit a pleasant fragrance. The flowers are followed by little white berries. This plant also responds well to clipping and is often used for informal topiary work.

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aka Bower vine

Pandorea jasminoides ‘Charisma' has irregular green and cream variegated foliage, and soft pink flowers with a dark pink throat. The lush variegated leaves clothe the slender stems from top to bottom, providing a neat background to the panicles of flowers, and taking centre stage when the plant is not in bloom. New growth may be frost tender. Evergreen

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aka Bower vine

This beautiful evergreen climber comes to us from Australia. The foliage is a deep glossy green and the trumpet blooms are shaded a rich deep pink with a maroon eye. The blooms appear from summer through to autumn. Likes the sun but needs a sheltered position away from harsh winds; New growth may be frost tender. Evergreen

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aka Wonga Wonga Vine

Wonga Wonga Vine. When this beautiful climber is full flower during spring it really produces the WOW factor. Panicles of fragrant, golden orange blooms drip deliciously from stems of glossy green foliage. Likes a sunny spot with protection from cold winds; New growth may be frost tender. Evergreen

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aka Bower Vine

Named after Pandora of Greek mythology this Aussie beauty puts on a real show from spring to autumn. Glossy green foliage and large bell shaped flowers in pure white with a soft yellow throat. Needs a sunny position and a support framework. New growth may be frost tender. Evergreen

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aka Bower vine

This beautiful evergreen climber comes to us from Australia. The foliage is a deep glossy green and the trumpet blooms are shaded a soft pink with a deep maroon centre. The blooms appear from summer through to autumn. Likes the sun but needs a sheltered position; New growth may be frost tender. Evergreen

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aka Wonga Wonga Vine

Wonga Wonga Vine. This rapid and strong growing climber has handsome glossy green foliage made up of divided leaflets. Panicles of tubular bell shaped flowers in rich cream appear in spring and summer and emit a lovely fragrance. Plant in a sheltered, sunny position; New growth may be frost tender. Evergreen

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aka NZ Jasmine Kaihua

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aka Boston Ivy

Boston Ivy. If you want to cover up something unsightly in a hurry then this is the climber for you. The suction cups at the end of each tendril cling tenaciously to most surfaces. Tough, hardy and oh so beautiful in autumn when the bronze-green leaves turn shades of fiery red. Deciduous.

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aka Virginia Creeper

Virginia Creeper. This vigorous creeper will quickly cover any wall, trellis or bank that you care to drape it over, Handsome lobed leaves in rich green that turn to tones of brilliant orange and scarlet red in autumn. Likes the sun and humus rich soil. Tendril Climber. Deciduous.

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aka Boston Ivy

Boston Ivy - A vigorous climber that will self cling to practically anything by way of creeping tendrils with tiny disc-shaped suckers. The three lobed green foliage turns to spectacular shades of red and purple in autumn. Vigorous and hardy. Deciduous.

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aka Passionfruit

The Passionfruit vine has attractive mauve and white flowers that turn into yummy round dark purple fruit at the end of summer. To do well your vine must be in a sunny, sheltered, well-drained position. Though self-fertile will often do better when 2 are planted together. Evergreen.

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aka Queen's Wreath or Sandpaper vine

Climber. The sharp contrast between the soft, delicate flowers and the harsh, crisp leaves of the Purple Wreath is most unexpected! Even the new leaves are stiff and papery. This is a vigorous twining vine with rough green leaves and spectacular clusters of purple flowers. Clusters remain for many days

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aka Cape Plumbago

The pretty clusters of deep blue flowers that appear from spring through to autumn are what makes this shrub so desirable. Happy in sun or part shade, tolerates dry conditions but not harsh frost. Trim lightly to maintain shape. Semi-evergreen. PVR

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aka Flame Vine

This climber is grown mainly for its brilliant display or orange-golden flowers in autumn winter or spring (depending on climate). Only flowers well in full sun. Water well in summer when young. Grow on a strong pergola or arch. Prune hard after flowering to maintain size and shape. Evergreen

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aka Japanese Clg Hydrangea

A special climber from the Hydrangea family with broad oval leaves and small creamy flower heads in summer. These flowers are surrounded by drooping creamy-yellow bracts. Quite showy especially against a brick wall or similar where it will cling unsupported. Happiest in the sun, hardy and deciduous.

While Schizophragma (Ski-zo-frag-ma) prefers a sunny spot it can take some shade. The name means Schizo (to divide) and phragma (a wall).

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aka Potato creeper, Jasmine Nightshade

Solanum Jasminoides is an evergreen climber with attractive, long lasting white small flowers appearing from spring through to autumn. Hardy, fast growing to around 6m. Protect from frost when young, Prune to shape and encourage dense coverage. Evergreen

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aka Blue Bell Climber

Climbing Bluebells is a twiggy climber that will climb or mound as a shrub or trail down a hillside displaying its gorgeous bluebell flowers as it goes. Although it may look fragile it is really quite tough. Low maintenance, versatile plant. Frost hardy once established. Evergreen

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aka Three Kings Vine

This is a very special New Zealand plant. Originating from the Three Kings Islands where there is only one plant still remaining in the wild. All plants sold today are descended from this one wild plant. Great cover plant, frost tender. Evergreen

The tecomanthe vine will only flower if it is growing horizontally.

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aka Star Jasmine

This form of 'Star Jasmine' is compact and well behaved. Small, glossy, dark green leaves with dainty creamy white flowers appearing in summer. The fragrance is strong and sensual. Can be used as a climber or left to trail along the ground as a loose ground-cover. Sun or part shade. Evergreen.

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aka Star Jasmine

In my opinion one of the best evergreen climbers available to gardeners. Leathery glossy green leaves that have tones of red in winter and myriads of little white star shaped flowers in summer. Wonderfully fragrant. Easy to grow. Can be used as a sprawling ground-cover too.

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aka Chinese Wisteria

A NZ selection of the popular graceful Chinese Wisteria. 30cm long racemes of dark mauve blossom appear before the foliage in early spring. The heady fragrance will delight as it wafts through the garden. Make sure you give this vigorous climber a strong framework and room to grow. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Wisteria or Yae-Kokuryu

An unusual Japanese Wisteria that flowers after the new leaves have emerged in spring. Dark purple buds open to deliciously double violet blooms on racemes up to 2 feet long. Plant where you can enjoy the fragrance and look upwards at the beautiful hanging racemes. Deciduous.

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aka Chinese Wisteria

Chinese Wisteria. One of the best selected forms that produces a pendulous profusion of highly fragrant racemes of deep lavender blue in early spring prior to leaf. Prolific grower, twists and turns vigorously and will need a good support structure and room to grow. .

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aka Chinese Wisteria

This form of Chinese Wisteria blooms early in spring just before the new leaves appear. Highly fragrant, beautiful racemes of mauve flowers delicately decorate the spring garden. Provide a strong support for Wisteria Caroline to twist and twine upon. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Wisteria

Cascade is a form of Japanese Wisteria that has beautiful mauve/pink flowers that appear with the new leaves in spring. Plant where you can walk under the dripping fragrant racemes. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Wisteria

A sport of Black Dragon, this variety has intense violet-blue buds opening to cornflower blue double blossoms on long racemes. The blooms emerge at the same time as the spring foliage and carry a soft perfume. Easy to grow in a sunny spot but will need a good support structure. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Wisteria

This Japanese Wisteria is a vigorous climber that will delight you with 35cm long racemes of dainty pale blue-mauve in spring. The blooms emerge at the same time as the spring foliage and carry a soft perfume. Easy to grow in a sunny spot but will need a good support structure. Deciduous.

aka Chinese Wisteria

Grown for its highly fragrant blooms it will Produce two toned blue flowers in spring just as new leaves appear. At this time highly fragrant cascading racemes are borne producing an amazing display. Makes sure it has a solid frame work or trellis to grow up. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Wisteria

Lavender Lace is a form of Japanese Wisteria that has beautiful mauve/purple flowers that appear with the new leaves in spring. Plant where you can walk under the dripping fragrant racemes. Requires a good support structure. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Wisteria

This is a Japanese Wisteria which means that the flowers appear just as the new spring foliage emerges. Racemes of white tinged pink flowers drip deliciously from the stems and emit a soft delicate fragrance. Vigorous, so provide plenty of support for the twisting branches.

aka Wisteria

Misty mauve is a form of Wisteria that has beautiful mauve/Violet flowers that appear with the new leaves in spring. Plant where you can walk under the dripping fragrant racemes. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Wisteria

AKA 'Shiro Noda'. Simply stunning in full flower with long drooping racemes up to 50cm long of fragrant white blooms. The flowers appear along with fresh lime green spring foliage. Adds romance and drama to any garden. Likes the sun and of course support. Deciduous.

A vigorous deciduous climber producing up to 1 metre long racemes of light fragrant mauve-blue to purple blooms, with a delicate yellow accent spot in early summer, followed by graceful turning shoots with long dark green pinnate leaves. Deciduous.

Make sure it has a good support to climb as it can be vigorous.

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aka Venusta or Silky Wisteria

Wisteria. A beautiful climber with silky new foliage that emerges with the creamy white blooms in spring. The blooms are large and very fragrant and hang delicately along short racemes. Plant in a sunny spot and provide support as this plant is a vigorous grower. AKA Shiro Kapitan. Deciduous.