Climber for privacy

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  1. Starkmelly

    Starkmelly Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi there
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    I have fit a slatted trellis around little seating area I'm creating. I'd like to grow some climbing plants to create a little privacy, but would also like this to look nice. It's a sunny area but I couldn't plant directly into the ground and it would need to be in a planter. Thanks in advance

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  2. Victoria

    Victoria Lover of Exotic Flora

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    How about an evergreen Lonicera/Honeysuckle or a pretty climbing Rose.
     
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      infradig Total Gardener

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      Maybe Jasmine? Jasminum polyanthum
       
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      Hi @Starkmelly , what do you want to use the areas on both sides of the trellis for? If one side is a seating area, do you have any requirements for the other side? (I'm expressing myself badly, :redface: but if for example the area behind is the kitchen door with laundry and whatnots to hide but potential for herb planting, it gives more creative opportunities than just a one sided privacy screen)

      Do you want something evergreen, or is this just for summer joy?

      Right next to a seating area a base of an evergreen climber with seasonal (fragrant) companion climber could work well. Evergreen Lonicera plus Sweet Peas, or a modestly sized climbing Rose or even a base planting of Ivy come to mind.

      The container should be as big as possible to make life and watering easier. :)
       
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