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Plants for screening

GrayfleurGrayfleur Posts: 23
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I'd like to plant something evergreen against a long wall to create extra height above the top of the wall to screen out a rather unsightly view at the other side. I have an existing flower bed below the wall, so I would rather not plant something like laurel down the length of the wall. I'm wondering if there might be an evergreen climber that could be encouraged to grow on a frame that I would attach down the length of the wall that would be substantial enough to create a screen. Does anyone have any suggestions, please, as to evergreens that might do the job? Many thanks.

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  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    @Grayfleur Do you have a photo please? Also what is your soil like and which way does the border face
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • GrayfleurGrayfleur Posts: 23
    GardenerSuze said:
    @Grayfleur Do you have a photo please? Also what is your soil like and which way does the border face
    Thank you for replying. I don't have a photo -- sorry. It's alkaline soil and faces southwest  
  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698
    Clematis armandii might fit the bill. Normally I dislike the way it romps up a wall and puts on all its growth at the top, but that would be helpful in your case. You could fix a small screen or even just wire supports to the top of the wall to get it started.

    "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 
  • GrayfleurGrayfleur Posts: 23
    @Loxley Thank you! That sounds/looks like a really good option! 
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    @Greyfleur Next question is where are you north or south of the country please? Clematis armandii sounds good as there are few plants that fit the bill, also it has a lovely scent. It is winter flowering and evergreen, this winter it has been particularly good in the area that I live. However I have known winters when leaf scorch due to cold has been a problem and flowering affected.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • GrayfleurGrayfleur Posts: 23
    Thank you, @GardenerSuze. We're in a mild climate, so I think you and @Loxley are right -- this sounds like a great option!
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