Climbers and Vines - Just Arrived
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Pruning a climber or vine in the early stages of its growth is important. As you nip out the growing tips, you encourage the plant to branch out, resulting in many stems that can be trained up the suport. As the climber matures, encourage prolific flowering by pruning, but be aware of the different flowering habits of different plants: some flower on old wood – last season’s growth, and some on new wood – the present season’s growth, so check before you prune. A very important element with regard to pruning is to ensure that you do not cut through a major stem as this will cause a whole section of the plant to die off.
Because a climber is likely to be a permanent fixture in the garden, it is wise to prepare the soil well before planting. Check that the soil is not filled with builder’s rubble as this is often the case next to walls. Include large quantities of organic compost and check that the drainage is good. You are only limited by your imagination. Some climbers such as Trachelospermum jasminoides (AKA Star Jasmine) and Ficus pumila can be used as either a ground cover or small climber depending on how you train the plant initially. Both of these climbers are evergreen. Of equal importance are deciduous climbers such as Clematis and Wisteria which flower in early spring and offer masses of delicate blooms as well as fragrance.
Have a browse through our range of climbers and we are sure you will find a plant that you can easily look up.
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aka New Zealand 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
Habit: Climbing
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Climbing
Clematis Paniculata
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$54.99
aka Canary Island Ivy
Ivy. Fast growing evergreen, vigorous and self-clinging. A very useful plant when quick coverage of unsightly areas is needed, use as groundcover, over walls, buildings, tree stumps, or as an indoors plant. Glossy, broad, fresh green foliage, responds well to a trim. Tolerates just about anything.
Leaves: Evergreen
Mature Size (HxW): Ground-cover
Hedera Canariensis
Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
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
Habit: Climbing
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Climbing
Pandorea Rosea
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$39.99
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.
Habit: Climbing
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Climbing
Passionfruit Black
Expected Stock Height: 30/50 cm ?
New stock expected Beginning of November, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $19.99. Payment on order.
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.
Habit: Climbing
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Climbing
Trachelospermum Jasminoides
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$16.99
Trachelospermum Jasminoides
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$26.99
Trachelospermum Jasminoides
Current Stock Height: 120/150 vm ?
Container: 8l ?
$49.99
This plant will soon be in stock and can be pre-purchased now.
Trachelospermum Jasminoides
Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
We are awaiting confirmation from our supplier for an expected delivery date. Express your interest by adding to your Waitlist.
HL Nurseries Limited t/a Wairere Nursery
826 Gordonton Road, R D 1, Hamilton 3281 Ph: (07) 824 3430 Email: