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A native plant forming mounds of sprawling rush-like stems. Trained it can growing up as a climber. Very beautiful nodding cream flowers smoother the foliage in spring, followed by fluffy silver seed heads. Hardy to dry, open conditions. Evergreen

A great plant for grasslands, shrublands and rocky areas. Its natural range follows the dry eastern flanks of the lower North Island and South Island Growing Clematis

Clematis. This beautiful climber comes from China and has lustrous deep green foliage and deliciously fragrant soft pink flowers in spring. The new foliage growth is a warm bronze. Protect from harsh frost and wind. Semi-evergreen.

Group 1 Often described as evergreen but in colder more exposed sites this clematis will experience some leaf loss. Give it a nice sheltered spot if you can and you will be well rewarded. Growing Clematis

A favourite Clematis of mine, this beautiful climber comes from China and has lustrous deep green foliage and deliciously fragrant white flowers in spring.The new foliage growth is a warm bronze. Protect from harsh frost and wind. Semi-evergreen.

Group 1 Often described as evergreen but in colder more exposed sites this clematis will experience some leaf loss. Give it a nice sheltered spot if you can and you will be well rewarded. Growing Clematis

Clematis. One of the loveliest NZ Native plants, suitable for trellises, walls or rambling joyfully through trees. Festoons of large, starry, pure white blooms with golden anthers appear in spring, followed by silken seed heads. Keep roots cool with a nice layer of mulch. Evergreen.

Growing Clematis

A useful plant for covering up anything ugly or unsightly - in the garden that is. Self clinging aerial roots clamber along walls, up fences, water tanks etc. Small juvenile foliage is an attractive bronze green. Grow in sun/part shade and needs protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

This is a plant that I am never without in the garden. I prefer the small mature leaves and usually trim off the more mature rangy growth. Creeping Fig does not like harsh frost and will show signs of some stress in very cold winters but usually recovers well.

Creeping Fig - Small Leafed. An extremely useful plant for creating a green wall of foliage in the garden. Self clinging aerial roots that will clamber happily over hard surfaces. Dainty dark green foliage with some bronze tones. Will grow in sun or part shade. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Known as Yellow Jasmine because of its Jasmine shaped and fragrant flowers. A sturdy climbing vine that will happily cover a trellis or climbing structure. Prolific bloomer. Poisonous if ingested. Prune regularly to maintain a tidy habit. Evergreen

This 'Aussie' climber will bring some welcome colour to your garden in winter and spring as long as you give it a warm sheltered position in the garden. Dark green leathery foliage and racemes of purple pea like flowers. Use on a trellis or pergola or scramble loosely over rocks and banks. Evergreen.

Hardenbergia is evergreen but can be cut back hard after flowering to reinvigorate and encourage new growth.

This is a shrubby form of Hardenbergia with large leathery green leaves. In winter-spring the shrub is covered in pretty purple pea-like flowers that put on quite a dazzling display. Likes a sunny well drained position with protection from harsh frost. Trim after flowering. Evergreen. PVR

This 'Aussie' climber will bring some welcome colour to your garden in winter and spring as long as you give it a warm sheltered position in the garden. Dark green leathery foliage and racemes of purple pea like flowers. Use on a trellis or pergola or scramble loosely over rocks and banks. Evergreen.

Hardenbergia is evergreen but can be cut back hard after flowering to reinvigorate and encourage new growth.

Hoya carnosa, AKA wax plant or honey plant, is a climbing or trailing perennial houseplant. Cna be grown outside but in a very sheltered position. Fragrant white and pink summer flowers. Long lived house plant. Happiest in full sun with a free draining mix , Over watering may cause root rot.

Lacecap. This is a very rare, self-clinging, climbing Hydrangea that hails from Mexico. The evergreen leaves are large, serrated and dark green. The flat white flower heads open from large buds and appear en masse in summer. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

An interesting plant that can be used to cover an unsightly wall or fence, perhaps use it to cover a water tank if you live rural. Like me the plant may droop a little in our harsh afternoon sun but as long as it is well watered it will recover as the day cools. Perhaps happiest in a morning sun only position. Information Pages

Jasminum azoricum, commonly known as lemon-scented jasmine is an evergreen climbing vine. Small dark green glossy leaves and white highly scented star-shaped flowers in summer. Ideal for growing over a trellis or fence.

Jasminum Beesianum is a popular climber with deep rose pink slightly fragrant flowers in mid summer along the stems. Unpruned it can reach a height of around 5m easy to trimmed into shape after flowering. Grow on walls, trellis or fences; a good screening plant. Loved by bees. Evergreen

Jasminum mesnyi is one of the true yellow jasmines. This ornamental climber is both vigorous and hardy. They rich yellow flowers are not known to be fragrant but for sheer colour display it is a winner. Responds well to pruning after flowering. Excellent bonsai jasmine. Evergreen.

An unusual Jasmine with a bushy habit, that can remain a rounded shrub if the tendrils are pruned off, as the tendrils do not vigorously twine. Large, strong perfumed, pinkish/white star-like flowers are produced from late Spring through to early Summer. Prefers a warm position - either full sun or partial shade; it will tolerate light frosts.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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 with spotted throats appear in spring and summer and emit a lovely fragrance. Plant in a sheltered, sunny position; New growth may be frost tender. Evergreen

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

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

Evergreen native climber with fragrant creamy white flower. Found in wet lowland forests so tolerant of damp conditions. Flowers profusely from spring to autumn. Vigorous climber which needs support. Young leaves are narrow, and as they mature they become broad and an attractive shiny dark green.

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.

Healthy lush green foliage covers up to 8 square metres a year. Its super large golden soft-skinned fruit with juicy aromatic pulp are generally sweeter than the black passionfruit. Suitable for trellis, fence or pergola in most soil types. Semi Deciduous.

Hardy vigorous, evergreen vine for warm, sunny positions. Regular water and fertilizer will enhance vigor and crop size.

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

A vigorous, evergreen, woody climber known for its stunning display of red-orange trumpet flowers with a yellow throat, that are fragrant and flower in late Spring- Summer. Its great for using to cover a fence, pergolas and retaining walls. Likes a sunny position in a frost free area.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Jasmine tripod. 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. Well behaved and easy to grow. These are a larger grade supported on a cane tripod.. Evergreen