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Plant to cover shed
Hi,
We are in the process of building a large shed in the garden but would like is when it is tfinished we would like to "camouflage" ithe sides a bit so it is not so noticeable.
We already have a grape vine & would like something different. Something that does not need too much maintanence would be handy as had a honeysuckle & it went absolutely mad in our garden.
Ideally we would like something pretty & colourful but would look into just about anything. So any suggestions would be gratefully received
Thank you
Julie
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We have clematis Montana Marjorie on our shed. But first we painted the shed Willow green from Cuprinol.
Looks great BL - but the shed is a lovely setting for it too.
Clematis of any kind would be an ideal choice - you'll need some wires or trellis for them to cling onto. There are loads to choose from.
You could make a feature of it, rather than trying to hide it though - as BL has done Julie.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I love clematis but alitte worried as our garden getsfull sun 80% of the day & the she will be in full sun. Will this be a problem. In the past I have never managed to keep a clematis ????
hi Julie my shed gets covered over with clematis all over roof and finds its way in to my shed there is a apple tree greengage and rose over hanging my fence the garden members don't seem to care. they don't keep it tidy at all I have asked them to keep tidy no response .this year the loppers and shears are sadly coming out all over brances over will be sent backhanging ( last year all my cues toms and flowers where covered with green fly the rose and g/gage had crawling brances after plenty requests I had to spray it my self
Wilkinsons sells green (or silver) fine mesh trellis wire, it's fantastic for fixing to sheds, fences etc - it doesn't show up against the wood and allow the plants to ramble and climb without falling forward. We have it over our skate grey shed, it's pretty invisible and really does provide a fab structure for climbing plants. We have 2 clematis growing up the tall shed end and one up by the door.