Climbing Plants For Walls And Fences
Ficus pumila
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.
From $9.79
Hedera helix Needlepoint
Hedera helix Needlepoint is a smaller variety of Ivy and features elegant foliage. The dark green leaves are long, narrow, and have a forward pointing lobe, hence the name. It will easily cover a 3 m square inside of two years. Hedera helix Needlepoint is commonly used to cover fences and walls, grown as a groundcover, or planted on the edge of wall where it will trail over the side.
From $20.79
