In article , "Martin Sykes" writes:
| I've got a long house/garage wall ( about 100ft ) which gets only a couple
| of hours sun in the morning during summer. At all other times it is in
| shade( but not too dark. there is about 20ft of open air before the next
| house). There is a narrow ( about 6" ) strip between it and the path which
| is currently filled with gravel but into which I could make planting
| pockets. I'd like some recommendations for things to grow up the wall. Fruit
| would be good but I expect the lack of sun would be a problem. I'd rather
| not have anything which will damage the brickwork ( climbing hydrangea?,
| Ivy?) and I would definitely like flowers ( especially strongly scented).

The big question is whether the strip goes down to the soil (i.e.
indefinitely) or not. The soil doesn't have to be good, and it
can be under things, but it is the root run that matters. It also
helps if it is not solid clay or compacted builder's rubble.

If the answer is "yes", then you have little problem. Wisteria,
many honeysuckles, many clematis, Akebia quinata, a few roses and
probably more. Most temperate climbers will grow happily with no
direct sun if they get plenty of light.

If the answer is "no", I can't help :-(


Regards,
Nick Maclaren,
University of Cambridge Computing Service,
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