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Old 26-03-2008, 01:26 PM
lauraloo lauraloo is offline
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First recorded activity by GardenBanter: Mar 2008
Location: Bristol, UK
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Smile Shady climbers for year round interest

I have a small garden surrounded by houses all sides and my neighbours have just erected a fence resembling the Berlin Wall on one side. I'd like to grow something up it which has year round interest. Few things to consider:

* the fence is 2.5m high, 4m wide so nothing too vigorous and swamping!
* it's almost always in shade and is north facing, maybe an hour or two of dappled sun max
* would prefer light and bright colours to stand out (everything seems to be pale or white for shade - bit of colour would be good)
* would prefer something evergreen to add interest in winter if possible
* would love fragrence but being greedy now!!! : )

I was considering a mixture of rose/clematis/climbing hydrangea/other vines - can anyone advise if the following are the way to go:

Rosa Madame Alfred Carriere
Rosa Zephirine Drouhin
Clematis 'Dawn'
Clematis 'Guernsey Cream’
Clematis 'Silver Moon'

Any other suggestions gratefully received. Thanks