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Climbing Plants For Shade Nz

Muehlenbeckia complexa

Muehlenbeckia complexa, commonly known as Maidenhair Vine, Creeping Wire Vine, or Pohuehue, is a low growing groundcover plant or climbing vine. This NZ native forms a dense mat of wiry, brown stems carrying tiny, green leaves. It grows to 30 cm tall and 2 m wide as a groundcover, but will climb fences, etc, with its twining stems to much larger sizes. Muehlenbeckia complexa makes for an attractive ground cover and will tolerate a reasonable amount of foot traffic. Its climbing nature makes it great for growing on fences or trellises for topiary.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Arches, Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas, Topiary, Walls
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native

Ficus pumila

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Ficus pumila, commonly known as Creeping Fig or Climbing Fig, is an impressive climbing plant. It carries small, heart shaped leaves which are light green when young and become darker green with age. It will easily climb to cover an area 4 m by 4 m within two years. Ficus pumila is a great plant for covering a wall or trellis and it is commonly used in formal gardens across NZ. Space Creeping Fig about 1 m apart when planting to cover a wall.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Climbers
Height: 4.00 m
Spread: 4.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Arches, Living areas, Screening, Walls
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Hebe albicans

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