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Old 05-10-2004, 04:20 PM
Jaques d'Alltrades
 
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Can anyone suggest a good mixture of climbing plants and or border
shrubs (I think I've got those terms correct??) that will offer the
following


Tip from the late Douglas Adams - put a SEP field rund it - paint it
purple with orange spots and no-one will see it...

1. Will soften the look of the shed.


Hops. Golden hops will give some colour. See 2. & 3.

2. Will provide year round colour/interest.


An evergreen clematis, and maybe varigated ivy; passionflower; runner
beans - useful, too; outdoor cucumbers, ditto; jasmine - some varieties
will need help to grow up rather than out; soft fruit such as brambles,
tayberry, boysenberry; grape vine; morning glory; various climing or
rambling roses; wistaria; etc.

3. Will be fragrant?


Hops - if you like beer; I don't know if there is any fragrant evergreen
clematis; honeysuckle;

4. Will attract insects/wildlife.


Many of the above.

5. Will be colourful (I like colour!!)


See 2.

HTH

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