If you put enough oomph in the soil, Pyracantha will grow in a tight space, and close to a fence. i've seen it 'cloud pruned' against a wall and it looks stunning
I'd personally go along with obelixx's suggestion though.
For a fence - carpet gripper rod works a treat too
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I planted one as a seedling in a space about 3" wide under my front window right by the wall in the shade.I dug out as much of a hole as I could and put some goodish soil in it.
It stays very flat to the wall and I just cut off anything that sticks out the wrong way.
These seem to grow in all sorts of nooks and crannies without any additional watering.The secret I think is to get it in as a seedling.
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Thanks for all your suggestions. I am watching this post eagerly.
Yes, 6cm is very narrow. But when I see the weeds florish, I keep thinking a climber would look so much better. I could try a pyracanta and if it doesn't work, move to a oblong pot.
The law around spikes at the top of a wall is a difficult one - it works in favour of criminals... if they get injured, they can sue! I think the intention of the law is mainly to protect those that innocently have to scale walls, like emergency services. In my case anti-climb paint is not an option. I know if someone wants to scale the wall, they will find a way. But I just want to make it a bit harder for them. And for the wall to look pretty too
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If you put enough oomph in the soil, Pyracantha will grow in a tight space, and close to a fence. i've seen it 'cloud pruned' against a wall and it looks stunning
I'd personally go along with obelixx's suggestion though.
For a fence - carpet gripper rod works a treat too
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
What about a Cotoneaster horizontalis?
I planted one as a seedling in a space about 3" wide under my front window right by the wall in the shade.I dug out as much of a hole as I could and put some goodish soil in it.
It stays very flat to the wall and I just cut off anything that sticks out the wrong way.
These seem to grow in all sorts of nooks and crannies without any additional watering.The secret I think is to get it in as a seedling.
I'll try to take a pic tomorrow.
It still is not very big but it could fit the bill for you.
Thanks for all your suggestions. I am watching this post eagerly.
Yes, 6cm is very narrow. But when I see the weeds florish, I keep thinking a climber would look so much better. I could try a pyracanta and if it doesn't work, move to a oblong pot.
The law around spikes at the top of a wall is a difficult one - it works in favour of criminals... if they get injured, they can sue! I think the intention of the law is mainly to protect those that innocently have to scale walls, like emergency services. In my case anti-climb paint is not an option. I know if someone wants to scale the wall, they will find a way. But I just want to make it a bit harder for them. And for the wall to look pretty too
I think that a plant and possibly trellis there is going to give an intruder something to get a toe-hold in rather than deter him/her.
I think a plain wall is more of a barrier/deterrent if there isn't room for something with really spikey thorns like pyracantha.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Here are some pics of my cotoneaster.It was only 2" high when I planted it and has been in this spot for around 3 years.
Still not very big but think you can see how narrow a spot it is in.
I am hoping to gradually train it up to the window and then up the sides.Not sure how long it will take but this year has grown quite a lot.
It seems to stay flat against the wall naturally I just cut off anything that sticks out the wrong way.