Climbers

Discover native climbing plants of Tasmania. Perfect for natural coverage, they bring greenery, flowers, and habitat to vertical spaces.

Explore the Plants

Billardiera ovalis

seaspray appleberry

Endemic

Twining vine to 3m with tubular, green-yellow flowers in spring/summer. Berries pink. Grows in a variety of soils. Suits coastal location.

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Clematis aristata

mountain clematis

Vigorous climber. Prolific creamy white, star-like flowers in spring. Good trellis plant. Bird attracting.

Image: Anna Povey - with permission

Glycine clandestina

twining glycine

Attractive, small, slender, open climber. Perennial herb with woody rootstock. Small pale purple pea flowers in clusters in winter/spring. Attracts bees and other insects. Requires semi-shaded site with well-drained soil and some root protection. Very hardy once established.

Image: Anna Povey - with permission