Climbers for ugly wall

Following on from my previous post about cutting back a Bridal Wreath, this has now left me with a blank canvas .... or ugly large wall to cover ! Cutting it all back hasnt finished yet but to give you an idea ......

Wall that needs to be covered - belongs to lady at bottom of garden but she is nice so there will be no problems attaching anything etc ..... Gets sun for a good portion of the day



Side of wall that has 3 x hydrangeas planted. Very shady spot. Once these eventually grow it should cover that side of the wall nicely



Overall shot to show you in more detail what I am dealing with. Excuse all the mess, havent tidied up since yesterdays hacking of Bridal Wreath !





What climbers would anyone recommend for that bare wall ?

Something thats in flower for a long time ideally.

Evergreen would be nice but not essential.

Not sure if any other climbers are 'self sticking' so would need to put up some sort of trellis. any recommendations ?

Was thinking maybe Jasmine but not sure.

Any photos anyone has of something similar would be much appreciated also

 

Self clinging climbers don't cling very well on that stone cast stuff. Could I recommend pyracantha 'orange glow'? Fan train it. It's evergreen lovely white blossoms which attract bees hoverflies etc and a gorgeous orange berries all winter. All you need to do is trim it . It can be a bit hit and miss trying to trim AND keep the blossom and berries. Sometimes I miss a year. (You could plant tropoleum which is very fine but lovely wee red flowers all summer to grow through it. It likes south facing. )It would cover that wall nicely and it would be neat and tidy

 

The Evergreen Clematis is gorgeous Sam,Armandii.. I planted mine (in a pot) last year and its covered one shed and started on the second.. Mine is spring flowering tho, but you could plant a summer flowering clematis too...

In Flower...



It Does'e need support, We used Strong wire held by those u shaped thingie's

 

i've just ordered some winter jasmine - which i believe has the added benefit of flowering through the harsher months, and grows in all kinds of soil/light conditions (though i think it needs to be trained up the wall). worth checking out. yellow flowers. also like the look of japanese kerria - also has yellow flowers and good even in shade apparently.

 

IF, I ever am fortunate enough to have a blank wall in the sun, always thought of a variety of climbers to plant that are happy together. Now sure which ones, at this point, have not had the need to gather that info.

 

Sorry should have said, I cant have anything with berries as the dogs would eat them - and you just never know! Will have a look at the Tropaeolum though as not seen that before

Lovely photo ! Not sure what the 'u shaped thingie's' are though lol .... dont suppose you have any photos of it covering the shed so I can see what its like ?

Yes have been looking at summer and winter jamine, thought it might be nice to try and mix the two for all year round colour. Not sure if this would work though or not!


Keep the suggestions coming - very helpful :gnthb:

 

Thats the problem Redstar, isnt it .... knowing what works together

 

Iv'e looked through my pics Sam and i haven't any of the Armandii, But you can see it in this pic on the shed, took at the end of may..

 

U-shaped thingies being those staples you hammer into a wall I think?

Dee-where has that sun gone?

 

Thanks for that :gnthb:

Will have to have a look at mixing a spring flowering and summer flowering one together maybe. Although if its evergreen, dont suppose it matters if its not flowering just as long as its something on that wall !

 

I do recall that there are selections of Clematis that bloom at various time of the year, so getting several of those that pace though the year would be good. I'd probably start with a good thornless scented rose climber as the strong part for others to climb on, depending on the width of the wall, maybe three of them. Then the varieties of Clematis keeping look out for color choices lining those up next to the climber roses. I'd stay away from any climbers that will get to thick there by hinder sun to others near them, that is if your wanting a comb package. Clematis is not a hard veiner so it will not strangle the roses and visa vera. But I don't have a sunny wall, this is just thoughts from back of my brain.

 

Thanks Redstar - if it helps I only have the one sunny wall, everything else is in the shade !

 

Three that would give year round attraction but would need controlling and training to keep within the space:

Clematis montana - late spring to early summer - vigorous grower
honeysuckle - lonicera halaina summer to autimn - scented
winter jasmin - all winter and into spring

 

Now we are cooking. Those sound lovely, Sam. Now lest find a few good rose climbers. I've always like the one that starts with a "Z".. I think its spelled something like Zephraine ---well close to it. It is thornless, and very hardy. Would have to look around for others. The list is on the way.

Went back and looked at your wall, for some reason visions of cascading "something" out of pots from the roof came in to view. But we can work on that one another time.

 

The Montana will be HUGE Sam, Best grown on its own I think...