On 2013-03-02 22:09:59 +0000, Jeff Layman said:

On 02/03/2013 15:29, Bob Hobden wrote:
"BT Newsgroup" wrote
Large Wisteria has died and looking for something to replace it on a
Suffolk east facing wall.

Any good suggestions please.


I've always considered Wisteria, once established, to be as tough as old
boots, do you know what killed it.

If it was grafted (and they often are), graft failure is not unknown.

As to what to replace it with, do you want deciduous or evergreen? If
the latter, have you thought about Clematis armandii (in one of its
many cultivar forms)? It is hardy enough for an east-facing wall in
Suffolk. and having scented flowers fairly early in the year is a
bonus. It is also a really fast grower.

And good old Holboellia - scented flowers in May or thereabouts and
evergreen. Or my major favourite Clematis rehderiana if it will take
winters there?
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