Climbers for ugly wall

There are some stunning roses that would work well-


Bantry bay

 

I have the honeysuckle already climbing over an arch and knowing how prone it has been this year to flies, I dont think I would want it twice in the garden or we will be swarmed lol

Jasmin I have just been looking at. Seen a lovely one called Trachelospermum jasminoides aka Star Jasmine ..... claims to be self clinging although not sure if this is true. Might search the forums to see if anyone has this one !

Thanks Redstar - cant put any pots on the roof as it doesnt belong to me, its the house at the bottom of the garden and although she will be fine with me putting up trellis or something, think she might object to me using her flat roof

Ok - will cross that one off then lol ...... hence why i need the advise or else I will end up with either a rubbish display or stuff thats going to swamp the place.

Maybe one day I will know all these things, but I certainly dont just yet :hehe:

 

Ok this is probably where I get confirmed as a weird woman ...... but I dont actually like roses :o Not in the garden anyway. Bunches of roses in vases yes but have just never been into them in the garden. The previous owner though must have loved them as we had loads when we moved in, which I have slowly but surely managed to get rid off .... although have found another couple underneath that Bridal Wreath now lol.

And yes .... i know ..... im strange ! :D

 

Your Learning Sam and doing Brilliantly :thmb:

 

Not strange at all, potatoes, potartoes and all that.

Do you have a particular kind of garden in mind Sam?

 

No and I think thats the problem. Ie buying things then deciding I dont like it or prefer something else. Like the Dahlia's - first time I have had them this year and yet I think they are wonderful! Although I have noticed most the plants I seem to like/have would be classed as cottage garden.

Ideally - colourful most of the summer, easy to maintain and dog proof lol

Claire have you had any experience of Trachelospermum jasminoides aka Star Jasmine ?

 

Have you thought about a campsis? Have a look here and see what you think! I would perhaps combine with a winter flowering Jasmine, and then you will have leaf all year round, flowers in the winter months, then your bridal wreath, then later on in the summer the campsis in flower, and the hydrangea in flower through out the whole summer.

You say that your hydrangea isn't growing very well......, a good feed and plenty of water, I have been known to give a watering can a week to hydrangeas, even after it has been raining.

Hope this Helps!

 

Hi Sam, yes I do have said experience-I can kill one with little effort lol.

I have tried twice now and both tried for a bit then just keeled over. I don't have the sort of sun on the walls to give it a decent chance-and the fences are given almost entirely over to roses, and the jasmine wouldn't really stand much of a chance against them.

I would be interested in how well one would do for you.

 

I cant quite imagine you killing something, let alone with little effort :wink:

You might be able to answer another question though, having had two yourself. Are these self clingers, like the Hydrangea or twiners as some sites suggest?

I love the look of it but ideally would like something self clinging as they are so low maintenance that way

I got the fish blood and bone today .... and a pair of loppers .... and a garden saw thingie so will try finishing it off tomorrow afternoon weather permitting ! :D

 

oooooohhhhhhhhhh the campsis is self clinging !! .... will have to have a read up tonight (still at work!) Thanks

 

The Hydrangea climber--not for sunny wall, good for shady wall.

 

Yes I already have three of these on the other side of the wall, round the corner as this is in the shade all the time. Slow growing in shade but they are doing ok

 

Ok, good. Did not know quite were we were talking about that climber.

 

I tied them in, they are like clematis in that they need something to cling to as they grow-a trellis or wires. Wires are probably the way to go as they are relatively unobtrusive.

Mine kept getting mildew and never seemed to do much where I put them.


And believe me Sam, I kill plenty of stuff-I think I may have slaughtered all the lupin seedlings by planting out too soon but we'll see.

 

Am currently looking at Trachelospermum Jasminoides. Have had a look online and can buy one x 4ft one and one x 5ft one for £42.00 inc delivery.

Also looking at possibly the Campsis - which are £25.00 each plus delivery.

Although obviously pricey and might need to sweet talk the other half yet :wink: but these would give more instant impact ... is my thinking. Would though stop me ordering all the lavender I have picked for out the front as that comes to £49.00 too :(

or .... again the Trachelospermum Jasminoides at 6 - 8 inches but only £3.50 each which a couple of quid delivery.

Undecided on that one - any comments ?

Also looking at trellis. Was looking today in wilkos at lunchtime and seen the thick green wired stuff on a roll. Is this suitable ? Or is the wooden heavy duty trellis better ? Was also wondering if the silver 'chicken wire' would be any good as this would blend into the wall quite well I think so make it hardly noticeable but not sure if this is strong enough ?