Carport subtropical climber idea

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    We have a carport, but the neighbours can see right through into our drive, so the idea is to create a little privacy. So as we have a frost free space under our carport, where it generally doesn't get below 0C at any time of the year, we are making a row of mostly Jasmine oriented climber planting.

    Already have Jasminum officinale, which should keep it's leaves in the mild conditions, and Jasminum x stephanense, which will be deciduous. On top of this, I plan on buying a Jasminum polyanthum, Trachelospermum jasmonoides, and a Jasminum humile 'revolutum'. Also there is a space for an Abutilon.

    The real idea aside from privacy, is to be met with a strong perfume scent. We may well try Clematis armandii if the space is there.
     
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      what about passion fruit ? the edilus can take up to -4/5 , fast grower and pretty flower as well , if it`s frot free aera try bouganville or dutchman pipe climber (not impressive small but flower are well impressive.
      even edible grape , or kiwi but they are not fast growing or evergreen.
       
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        It's possible, I could add those things in too, Im not sure whether it would be sunny enough for Bougainvillea under there.. in get partial sunshine at best in the afternoon.
         
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        Some shots from this little project.. it's mainly about the climbers (and the privacy) but due to the frost free nature of that situation, Ive installed some winter bedding too...

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        The two photo above are of a completed section of border.

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        This border still needs climbers put it, but that will happen next year now as it's too late to be putting in subtropical climbers.
         
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          Look really good , is that aera dry? the spider plants , will may lose the leaves but they will come back in may , if that will dye try again with the green version it`s hardiss.
           
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            Yes the area gets very little rain, if I was to guess I'd say it would get roughly 100mm per year. Very dry. The leaves won't actually get frosted at all, and most likely won't see more 1-2 times under 2C per year.
             
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            with spider plants it`s not the frost to kill it but the cold , at zero c the leaves are die down , even in the greenhouse ,. I`ve managed to grow them oudoor up to 2008 , I`m curious about the easter cactus as well , they can take lots of rain and cold , fine up to -4 .
             
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            looks lovely and will be gorgus covered in scented flower :dbgrtmb:
             
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