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Something to grow against a fence that is in shade all the time?
Any ideas please?
One of the bedrooms has a window to the side - facing an ugly fence. Fence is in shade pretty much all the time. And I am still fighting with the dreaded ivy from the ivy lover on the other side of that fence. Would like to grow something on my side of the fence, something climbing and with flowers preferably so there is SOME nice view from that window.
Any suggestions?
Will have to grow in containers as there is no soil to speak off and the side is already raised so do not want to raise it any higher. So I am thinking something that could grow in this type of containers and would be pleasant to the eye but must be happy to grow in shade....
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Permalink Reply by matthew cuthbert on
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Verigated Fig is less invasive than ivy, (great for covering walls,) but Different varieties of clematis may work, I love Clematis Montana, though it mainly flowers Spring early Summer. I did see a climbing Hydrangea with a lovely white flower. I will ask further and get back.
time to flick through my old RHS mags.
I have Virginia Creeper, I trim the leaves to encourage new autumnal colour leaves to grow, otherwise they are just green till Autumn.
Spirea can be shaped to grow into a tall and thin headge along the fence line, with a delicate white flower also. -
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Permalink Reply by Kari Koonin on
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Virginia Creeper - Parthenocissus henryana - is great for a shady wall but doesn't do so well in a container with the roots restricted (speaking from experience). Lovely autumn colour though. Self-clinging to wall.
The climbing hydrangea is Hydrangea petiolaris - loves the shade, and can be grown in a big container. Self-clinging to wall.
Clematis armandii is apparently OK to grow on a north-facing wall. Lovely heady scent in spring. Not self-clinging so will need support on the wall.
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You know that you can put acanthus in the container. Also some roses will survive on a north facing (shady) wall too. I've got hydrangeas along my north facing shady fence - paniculata and lace cap. Try also guelder rose. See here on the RHS website....loads of advice! Look at the botom of the page for shrubs. Alot of choice...!
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Hydrangea Petiolaris can be very slow in the first few years to get going! Then, it will if left, cover a very large area.
What about the Passion Flower? A multi-coloured flower followed by Orange fruits.
I also found that Jasmine grows in shade, with a lovely scent. I grew the white/pink one and it is covered in small flowers. You could also train up to climb, a Fuchsia, they grow well in shade and are colourful.
Many things adapt to shade, partial-shade including alpine strawberries (I have loads). Good luck!
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Permalink Reply by Alison P on
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I was just about to post the same link as JJ B - quite a few choices there!
Bear in mind you've got a few different issues to contend with. You want a) a climber that likes shade and b) a climber that doesn't mind being in a container. Also worth thinking about c) do you want something that will have leaves all year round (which would rule out a lot of the clematis).
From my experience, Hydrangdea Petiolaris won't be happy in a container of that size. Plus its stems need a wall to cling (you'd need to tie it in on the trellis in your picture). And I'd avoid anything with a huge maximum size like Clematis armandi... true, it will romp away initially but I worry it's just too rampant to cope with being planted in a container - you'd spend a lot of time pruning (unless it can also climb onto the wall behind??)! Montana ditto, plus nothing to look at in the winter.
A small climber and some shrubs would look lovely I think.
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