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
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