Wall spreading

Hi all,

Googled this forum and was looking for some tips, I live in Northern England near Manchester and I'm looking for a fast spreading climber/Ivy to cover my back wall pictured. It's in a relatively full sun position. Ideally would like an evergreen to replace the ivy that is in situ now. Have looked at a few things online but can't really say I'm experienced enough to know what is best bet?

Will be looking to put my purchase in a very large pot to ensure roots can develop.

Thanks for reading.

 

Hi @RicMetty , can you plant directly in the soil or is a container the only option? Planting in soil is much easier than managing a large plant in a container that will need watering daily in the summer. But it's doable

Easiest way to cover the wall would be a long raised bed type planter along the wall with several climbers in it, evergreen Honeysuckles are great and an evergreen, winter flowering Clematis could fit in well too to give winter interest.

My personal favourite is Ivy, it looks good all year round and mature Ivy flowers with silly flowers absolutely loved by butterflies and bees. A flowering companion climber would add some colour. Established Ivy can tolerate any conditions, which makes it a big risk if you have any areas around that you'd prefer Ivy- free

Most climbers get leggy and bare from the bottom over time so some low growing underplanting is great if you have enough room.

 

Hi, it seems a shame to waste a sunny wall on ivy What about Trachelospermum jasminoides (white flowers) or asiaticum ( cream flowers) There's a mucky pink version too. They all have a wonderful perfume and are evergreen. Or Campsis, which will stick to the wall without you needing to put up a support structure. Comes in various shades of yellow, orange and red.