sugestions for a climber plz

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  1. girliecook

    girliecook Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi everyone!
    Ive just taken a passion flower down which was looking sad so I need some ideas for another climber. I would like something tht is evergreen and will climb over the door. The house is south facing, but it has to go into a container.
    I was thinking of a virginia creeper but I was concerned it will take over.
    Any ideas would be every much appreciated as its looking bare out there now.:help:
     
  2. lollipop

    lollipop Gardener

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    There are a few you can pick from, Ivy-of course-and they aren't quite the beast they are made out to be, also Hydrangea seemanni-I have just recently acquire one and they do well, Lonicera Copper beauty is an evergreen honeysuckle, and the clematis Armandii.
     
  3. girliecook

    girliecook Apprentice Gardener

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    Thanx! ive just been looking at hydrangea and its lovely im gonna get one for the back garden but I just read the cos of the root system it wouldnt be suited for container growing
     
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    lollipop Gardener

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    I have mine in the ground.......but, you can grow anything in a tub IMO, just choose a very large one.
     
  5. Sussexgardener

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    Virginia Creeper isn't evergreen. Shame, I know.

    I'd suggest the Clematis Armandii too.
     
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