Euonymus Red Cascade would probably look more natural than the Hydrangea and slightly more suited to the soil (although the Hydrangea would probably be fine if you improve the soil a bit).
"What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour".
I’m also thinking about Rosa rugosa? Roseraie de l’hay looks like a darker purple than the species, which may be too fuchsia, or rugosa alba, which would brighten the corner? Any thoughts? It seems pretty tough by all accounts and think it would cope with my soil?
@Bordeline the euonymus is still top of my list and I’ve toyed with Rosa rugosa, but I’m now eyeing up Cercis Forest Pansy, bringing it forward a from the corner. It would certainly like the position and as it’s leaves are denser than the birch I have would give me the opportunity to have some shade loving plants- there is no shade in my garden! It would give some spring flower too and contrast well with the silver birch? Any thoughts?
Cercis would do well in your garden. But personally, I find the leaves too large. My opinion of course. If you are looking for a more dense cover, I think the Persian Ironwood, Parottia Persica would be a nice naturalistic addition for any small to medium sized garden.
Small deep red flowers in early spring and leafing up quite early in the year. Come autumn, the leaves turn yellow, orange and red. The bark on more mature trees will flake like Plane trees, often creating different shades as it sheds, so has a nice structure and interest in the winter too.
I particularly like winter flowering shrubs. In spring and summer your garden is full of flowers - lots of colour and scent. But in winter, especially on those bright days when a little warmth comes through, there is nothing like the glorious scent and touch of colour that they bring. It just brightens up the whole day.
Thanks. I’d looked at Parrotia when I first planned the garden but think long term it’s just too dry here for it to thrive and a touch too wide. I’m leaning toward Euonymus but I do like the purple foliage of the cercis and the spring note, although against the black fence may be a bit lost... might find another spot for one at a later date. I am going to look into some cherries/crabs this afternoon and then decide..
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Small deep red flowers in early spring and leafing up quite early in the year. Come autumn, the leaves turn yellow, orange and red. The bark on more mature trees will flake like Plane trees, often creating different shades as it sheds, so has a nice structure and interest in the winter too.