Climbers
Vigorous grower
Bougainvillea Scarlet O’hara will makes a splash in a sunny frost free position
Medium vigour
The Hybrid clematis are standout with their dramatic large blooms.
Stem clinging climber
Ficus pumila minima (climbing fig) is a great cover for walls, especially ones that are less than perfect!
Trailing
Star Jasmine is a versatile climber that can be trained into an effective ground cover as well.
The range of climbers includes
-Vigorous strong growers that will totally cover a large shed if left un- checked. Only one plant is normally required.
-Medium vigour climbers, this includes most of the options available.
-Stem clinging climbers – where the stems root into the support or commonly in nature – a tree or host plant, usually overpowering it over time eg. Ivy, NZ Rata.
-Low growing climbers or trailers. This group are often used as ground covers.
Popular climbers
Vigorous Climbers:
Grape – Fruiting or Ornamental
Virginian creeper
Wisteria
Bougainvillea
Pandorea - some species
Medium vigour climbers:
Star Jasmine - trachelospermum
Pandorea - some species
Clematis
Climbing roses
Bougainvillea – some species
Campsis
Hardenbergia
Gelsemium
Lonicera – Honeysuckle
Mandevilla
Stem Clinging Climbers:
Ivy
NZ Rata – Metrosideros carminea
Ficus pumila minima or climbing fig
Hydrangea Petiolaris
Low growing or trailing:
Star Jasmine – trachelospermum