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Old 14-02-2011, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by David Hare-Scott[_2_] View Post

Which climber (if any) might be useful?


The ones that will grow in your climate in the position that you describe
that you like. Getting some sunlight is a good start so you may have some
choice.
Some climbers need a deep and/or shaded root run. Eg clematis. Avoid those. I tried growing one in a container once, and it was not happy, even though it was a large container (half barrel), and the barrel itself was mostly in the shade.

Apparently some people grow grapevines in containers - I have heard it recommended on GQT. Needs to be a big container though.

Not exactly a climber, but a fig tree is a wall shrub which will do well in a large container.