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Old 23-07-2008, 03:15 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Climber for garage wall

Mike Derby wrote:
"stuart noble" wrote in a reply:
I'm trying hydrangea seemani on a shady fence and it's progressing upwards
in an orderly fashion without support. Haven't seen any flowers yet, but
that would be a bonus.


I know a house with a north facing front that has Hydrangea petiolaris
smothering the wall. That's the one with creamy-white flowers. Given
time, it would easily cover Clive's garage wall.

MD.



Not sure why it has to be drought resistant though. IME soil at the
base of a wall is usually quite wet underneath. If there's a bed there,
putting stones or something round the base of the plant would keep it damp.