Thank you @Plantminded and @GardenerSuze, that looks nice. But I am a bit concerned that it may grow too big? I know that Rozanne managed to sprawl quite high amongst other plants. I'm hoping it might do the same on the trellis. And the plants in the garden could do with dividing so if I try and it doesn't work I've not lost anything. But plenty of time to think about it - planter hasn't even arrived yet!
It can be allowed to cascade too or just chop it at the required height, it’s very accommodating. Some nice ideas here too from Sarah Raven: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rNGLwp2HAXE
I'm not sure a climber of any kind is suited to the planter/trellis you have, as the height is only a couple of feet. There are varieties of dwarf sweet peas that would be ok though. Anything that wants to be much larger will constantly need cut back or managed in some way, which could affect the problem you have with the site re the washing whirly. Perhaps something like nasturtiums would be better, as they'd generally spread and climb a bit, or just something more shrubby and upright. Some of the Euonymous varieties would do the job well enough.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thanks @Fairygirl, I thought about sweet peas myself but I couldn't find any small enough. I will have another look as I would quite like to grow sweet peas - for some reason I never have. I think Euonymus may be poisonous?
I don't think euonymous are problematic in any way unless you fancied eating one! I used to have cats, and also had many euonymous - as do lots of people round here as they do well in our conditions and are low maintenance. The drawback, if it is one, of any sweet pea is that they need plenty of moisture, food, and hearty soil. They won't do well if it's dry, so you'd have to be vigilant. That goes for any plant in a container though. Make sure you line it - that also helps prevent moisture loss, and prevents the wood rotting more quickly too.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Dwarf sweet peas grow between 12 -18 inches so may suit and are available online from many suppliers like Premier Seeds Direct and others. As @Fairygirl says, a more vigorous climber wouldn't really be suited to that trellis height which I misread as 70cm🫤! Euonymus Green Pillar would give you good evergreen cover to whatever height suits as it is easily pruned and shaped. It's quite slow growing though, so get a larger plant to get the cover you want more quickly. There are also other variegated varieties which you may prefer.
Thank you @Plantminded, yes, I found that sweet peas were too big and dwarf ones too small. I think I also miscalculated in my head the size of the trellis! However, as the trellis will screen the bin anyway it doesn't really matter too much.
I grew a smaller sweet pea last year called Solway Velvet. It would be fine. It got to around 3 feet in a large container on supports, but would be easy enough to train across the width you have, and they'd just drop down again when they reach the top of the trellis anyway. I've done that with standard sized sweet peas though - give them a small support in a container, and then just let them create a fountain effect. They'll do much the same when planted in among shrubs and/or climbers if left to just sort themselves out.
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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I know that Rozanne managed to sprawl quite high amongst other plants. I'm hoping it might do the same on the trellis. And the plants in the garden could do with dividing so if I try and it doesn't work I've not lost anything.
But plenty of time to think about it - planter hasn't even arrived yet!
Perhaps something like nasturtiums would be better, as they'd generally spread and climb a bit, or just something more shrubby and upright. Some of the Euonymous varieties would do the job well enough.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I think Euonymus may be poisonous?
The drawback, if it is one, of any sweet pea is that they need plenty of moisture, food, and hearty soil. They won't do well if it's dry, so you'd have to be vigilant. That goes for any plant in a container though.
Make sure you line it - that also helps prevent moisture loss, and prevents the wood rotting more quickly too.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I've done that with standard sized sweet peas though - give them a small support in a container, and then just let them create a fountain effect. They'll do much the same when planted in among shrubs and/or climbers if left to just sort themselves out.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...