A bit more info.

I have just bought a garden arch which I would like the climber to cover -so
people will be walking through it to get to the back garden (climbing roses
would not be a good idea due to thorns)

I am in North Wales - the arch will be exposed to direct sunlight for most
of the day. I live on the side of a hill, so sometimes there is a gale
howling around the bungalow - so cant be anything too delicate.

Does this narrow it down?

"Bob Hobden" wrote in message
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"Chris" wrote...

I'm not very knowledgeable when it comes to plants/gardening hence any
advice appreciated.

Can any 1 out there in cyberspace recommend an evergreen, fast growing,
hardy climber. Flowers would be nice aswell - if such a plant actually
exists.

You don't say where abouts you are so some may not do well where you
are...what's hardy for me may not be for you.
Antway, a browse in my books shows.....
Jasminum polyanthum and officinale
Clianthus pumiceus (red or white available)
Trachelospermum jasminoides
Berberidopsis corallina
Mutisia decurrens (can be difficult at first)
There is also a Clematis whose name escapes me.
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Regards
Bob H
17mls W. of London.UK