I think a clematis armandii would suffer in winter gales and cold in Belgium. Being evergreen they quickly look ragged and tattered after a Belgian winter and I fear it would aslo want to grow much bigger than that shed as they can get to 7m.
If you want a clematis, have a word with the Van Nuffelen brothers at http://www.clematis.be/ The website is in Flemish and French and Frank speaks good English and they are happy to advise on the best clematis for any given aspect and space.
As for roses, if you like yellows then the Pilgrim will do well for you or Teasing Georgia which is a bit richer. Both will get to 2.5 to 3 metres if planted well and mulched with well-rotted horse manure every spring. If you prefer reds, try Falstaff. All of these are short climbers but you could also look at Malvern Hills (yellow) or Lady of the Lake ( soft pink) which are both repeat flowering rambling roses with sprays of smaller flowers.
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Agree with @Fairygirl, Virginia creeper will eat up the shed wall and more
I have star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides), a single plant planted five years ago, covering one side of our shed. It’s tied to a wooden trellis against the east-facing wall of the shed, and is in soil or in effect a very large planter (soil held within a rounded powder coated steel frame shape as shown in photo). It’s evergreen and the scent on summer nights is amazing.
Facing east here in Cambridgeshire I realise it may not be as exposed to the cold as it could be in north Belgium…
Yes - star jasmine isn't hardy everywhere. Needs the right conditions. Doesn't survive here where I am, for example. Lovely pic @Athelas Just noticing what @Obelixx was saying about the armandii clem too. I passed one in a garden a few days ago. I'll just say- it certainly isn't happy
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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If you want a clematis, have a word with the Van Nuffelen brothers at http://www.clematis.be/ The website is in Flemish and French and Frank speaks good English and they are happy to advise on the best clematis for any given aspect and space.
As for roses, if you like yellows then the Pilgrim will do well for you or Teasing Georgia which is a bit richer. Both will get to 2.5 to 3 metres if planted well and mulched with well-rotted horse manure every spring. If you prefer reds, try Falstaff. All of these are short climbers but you could also look at Malvern Hills (yellow) or Lady of the Lake ( soft pink) which are both repeat flowering rambling roses with sprays of smaller flowers.
I have star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides), a single plant planted five years ago, covering one side of our shed. It’s tied to a wooden trellis against the east-facing wall of the shed, and is in soil or in effect a very large planter (soil held within a rounded powder coated steel frame shape as shown in photo). It’s evergreen and the scent on summer nights is amazing.
Facing east here in Cambridgeshire I realise it may not be as exposed to the cold as it could be in north Belgium…
Just noticing what @Obelixx was saying about the armandii clem too. I passed one in a garden a few days ago. I'll just say- it certainly isn't happy
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...