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Posted by jan_515 bucks UK (My Page) on Thu, Nov 23, 06 at 16:36
| Can anyone suggest an attractive climber for a shady area, the shade is for most of the day. I would like something with attractive flowers, but it must have a long flowering period preferably later summer months. It will be planted in a large container on a paved area with clematis Nelly Moser and a variegated Ivy whose name I cannot remember. |
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RE: climber for shady area
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| A honeysuckle? But see it in flower first or take a cutting off a friend's as the difference in flower quality is quite marked. Not much scent if you have a good flower, though. |
RE: climber for shady area
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Thanks for that suggestion.
A friend has given me 4 small plants grown from cuttings, I think the variety is honeysuckle serotina?
I am just a bit concerned because the area is at the back of the house on a small paved area and its north west facing. Its complete shade for most of the day.
Do you think I could plant a couple of them in the tub now as it is very mild for the time of the year or wait till spring? |
RE: climber for shady area
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I think you could get away with planting them now as long as they are already well-used to being outdoors.
Seeing as you have got four, you have several back-ups in case anything happens to the first two.
I think "Serotina" is quite nice and has loose, scented flowers, and possibly nice bluey-green leaves as well. |
RE: climber for shady area
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| clematis joiniana praecox late summer, lapageria rosea(Chilean bellflower )late summer autumn, schizophragma mid summer. |
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| Climbing hydrangea petiolaris will grow in a NW situation, but from personal experience it doesn't like labrador pee ! |
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| some roses will do OK especially Mme Alfred Carriere, Gloire de Dijon, Zephirine Drouhin and Kathleen Harrop. Also, try viticella clematis alba luxurians, Hagley Hybrid and Huldine. |
RE: climber for shady area
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Thanks for all the suggestions.
I planted the young honeysuckle serotina in the tub which is actually a half barrel at the end of 2006. There are also a clematis Nelly Moser and a variegated ivy in there.
My problem now is that although they have grown tall there are no flower buds on either the clematis or the honeysuckle and they both look a bit pale and unhealthy. I have given them a couple of doses of fertiliser designed for plants in tubs.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. |
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| The lack of flower is likely to be a feed issue however a couple of doses isnt likely to bring instant results. Might be worth each spring applying some slow release fert granules and feed in the growing season every 1-2 weeks with a tomato feed. |
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