North facing wall climber.... Clay sub soil

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  1. steve1978

    steve1978 Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi, I am looking for a decent climbing plant to climb about 8ft. Shaded north facing wall with clay subsoil.

    Any ideas?

    Thanks
     
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    Kristen Under gardener

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    Climbing Hydrangea petiolaris

    Pyracantha

    Some types of Clematis will be happy, I forget which, probably C. montana 'coz that's a thug!
     
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      "M" Total Gardener

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      I've got a Chaenomeles on a North facing wall and it hasn't let me down yet! :thumbsup:
       
    • steve1978

      steve1978 Apprentice Gardener

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      Great stuff thanks for your replys. I'm looking to create a screen / obstacle from a public footpath. For that reason I think the Montana is the best option, any other alternatives?
       
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      I have a number of honeysuckle growing on a north facing wall and a clay soil with varying degrees of success. The best is Lonicera japonica "Halls Prolific" with pale yellow flowers. Currently flowering well and the scent is lovely on a warmish evening.
       
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      Yes, Honeysuckle does very well here.
       
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