Climbers

Hardenbergia Free n Easy is a vigorous climbing or trailing plant with glossy, mid-green, oval leaves and long sprays of white, pea flowers suffused with lavender pink, late autumn, winter, and early spring. This plant would make a great ground cover but will climb as well with a little support. Prune to shape when needed and pruning after flowering is recommended.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Coastal, mild frost and drought tolerant.
Size: Height 4m x width 4m

The Bougainvillea White Cascade produces masses of white bracts which bring outstanding colour and beauty to the garden. This compact-sized variety offers wave-edged, pretty foliage on long-reaching branches. The sun-loving bougainvillea flowers year-round in more temperate climates and in cooler regions, unleashes the floral display in the warmer months.

Soil: Will do best in neutral to slightly acidic soils.
Conditions: Full sun position. Coastal and drought hardy. Frost sensitive.
Size: Height 5m x width 5m

Wisteria sinensis, commonly known as Chinese Wisteria, is a stunning deciduous climber with mid-green foliage that completely covers the vine throughout spring to autumn. In spring, this wisteria puts on a spectacular show with long, fragrant cascades of blue-violet flowers reaching up to 35 cm in length. You might even get a few surprise blooms in early summer! For a small garden, courtyard or as a lovely feature in any garden, this wisteria standard with its fragrant racemes in spring will be a delight. Ideally use a rose hoop or a support to give a wider flowering area

Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich soil. However, this species will also tolerate clay, heavy and sandy soils.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant
Size: Height 1-2m x width 1-2m

Ficus pumila, commonly known as Creeping Fig, is a versatile, evergreen climbing or trailing plant with small, heart-shaped leaves that create a dense, textured cover. This fast-growing vine is ideal for covering walls, fences, trellises, or as ground cover in shaded areas. Indoors, it also makes a beautiful cascading plant for hanging baskets and pots, bringing lush greenery and natural texture to any space.

Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. Performs best in warm, humid environments, making it suitable for both tropical and subtropical climates.
Size: Height 3-5m x width 3-5m

Wisteria floribunda Shiro Noda Japanese Wisteria is an exquisite, flowering climber with drooping racemes up to 60cm in length. Deliciously scented, pure white blooms hang in pendulous clusters providing a striking waterfall of colour and drama. The popular deciduous climber with dark green, pinnate leaves is widely used to cover pergolas, ramble over trellis, train as a standard or trail over retaining walls.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to semi-shade. Ideal for cooler climates.
Size: Height 4-10m x width 4-10m

Wisteria frutescens Amethyst Falls is an exquisite wisteria of American origin that produces impressive lilac displays of richly scented flowers in spring and summer. Amethyst Falls comes from a premium plant breeding program resulting in a less aggressive and slightly smaller wisteria than its Chinese and Japanese counterparts. It grows beautifully on fences, trellises and arbours without overwhelming them. Amethyst Falls can be grown in a large container, where it will develop into an impressive patio feature.

Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich soil. However, this species will also tolerate clay, heavy and sandy soils.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant
Size: Height 3m x width 2m

Wisteria Longissima is a classic Japanese climber admired for its breathtaking racemes of pale lavender to mauve flowers that can reach up to 1 metre in length! Blooming in spring, often on bare stems, the sweetly fragrant flowers create a stunning curtain of colour before the lacy green foliage emerges. As autumn arrives, the leaves turn a glowing golden yellow, ensuring year-round appeal. This hardy and vigorous vine is ideal for training over pergolas, arches, fences, or verandahs, where it will form a spectacular seasonal display. Strong support is essential to accommodate its growth and long flower clusters. To keep your wisteria in shape and promote abundant flowering, prune the long, thin shoots in winter.

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types
Conditions: Full sun with protection from strong winds. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 8m x width 8m

Wisteria floribunda Alba, or White Japanese Wisteria, is a graceful deciduous climber admired for its long, cascading racemes of fragrant white flowers. Blooming in spring—often before the foliage appears—the pendulous clusters can reach up to 1 metre in length, creating a spectacular floral display that fills the air with a sweet, delicate scent.
As the season progresses, mid-green foliage covers the vine from spring through autumn, adding lush texture to garden structures. Perfect for pergolas, fences, walls, arches, and trellises, this vigorous and long-lived climber brings timeless elegance to any garden. Regular summer pruning helps control its growth and encourages the formation of short flowering spurs for an even more abundant display the following spring.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun with protection from strong winds. Drought and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 3m x width 3m