Umm yes didn't click how far north you are😁 I have a hardy fuschia in my East facing front garden that does well but of course not evergreen. I also have a good sized Euronymous that has grown upwards with some judicious pruning that provides a great splash of colour especially in the depths of winter.
I think I would go for another rose as well but possibly one that flowers at a different time to the existing one. Angelicant's suggestion of an Euronymous is a good idea. Either the green/gold variety or the green/cream one would be good. Once they get going upwards, the branches just gently lean against the brickwork. Tough as old boots, don't need much maintenance, just cut off bits you don't want.
Thanks everyone. I think another rose with a clematis companion may be the way to go, though I'm going to have a closer look at the Euronymous suggestion thanks Lizzie.
If you want to keep things simple and elegant, consider decorating your front garden with a single, but majestic high flower bed. This is a great idea for small outdoor spaces, permit you to keep the garden or lawn tidy while also enjoying a mesmerizing view. A high rise flower bed around a tree will never go out of style.
I'm not sure what a "high rise flower bed around a tree" is, but if it involves soil or compost piled up against the tree bark above ground level then it would eventually harm the tree.
Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
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Angelicant's suggestion of an Euronymous is a good idea. Either the green/gold variety or the green/cream one would be good. Once they get going upwards, the branches just gently lean against the brickwork. Tough as old boots, don't need much maintenance, just cut off bits you don't want.