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lynne24lynne24 Posts: 121

hi everyone

I have just dug out a Virginia creeper from my garden, it was growing up my 8ft wall, I would like to put another climber there one that will attract bird to nest and insects and bees, I would prefer an evergreen, can anyone suggest anything.

thanks image

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  • Hi image



    The obvious one is ivy, but thats probably what youve just pulled down! Are you looking for something that is self clinging or are you happy to put a support up?image
  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 24,023

    Is it a sunny or a shady wall?

    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,064

    Pyrcantha is classed as a wall shrub and won't cling by itself but you can put up horizontal training wires to tie it in.  It is evergreen and has spring blossom for nectar and autumn berries for birds plus provides shelter for beneficial insects and for birds to nest once it gets established.   .

    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
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