Climber

[scrivomcdivo]

I'm looking for a nice flowering climber plant to spread across my dividing fence (it's only about 9ft by 3 ft). I'm after one that doesn't require much watering neither and only gets partial sunlight.

Any suggestions?

 

[Chud]

If you want quick results try a Montana Clematis - grows fast enough to cover and provide privacy/screening but is still controllable and produces loads of flowers in summer.

If planinting in the ground I would suggest digging a big hole and lining with weed control fabric or burying a big pot - the roots spread as much as the bit above.

 

[scrivomcdivo]

Thanks Chud. Just planted some this evening and will let you know how I get one

 

[Chud]

Forgot to mention - it's not evergreen so you may want to put in another climber that is in addition.

the instructions on it will probably tell you to cut the clematis back to 15" above the ground - if you do you won't get any flowers as it flowers from last year's growth!

 

[r896neo]

I hate clematis for their nasty way of tangling into anything and everything and also that they look awful in winter. English ivy or if you dont mind training they good pyracantha are lovely berries at christmas, flowers in spring. and all year coverage.

 

[scrivomcdivo]

the instructions on it will probably tell you to cut the clematis back to 15" above the ground - if you do you won't get any flowers as it flowers from last year's growth!

What do you mean by that Chud? So when do I need to cut it back and to what level?