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Climbing plant for pot in the shade
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Hello,
I really want to plant a pretty climbing flower like clematis around my back door ( see below). The trouble is I will need to plant it in a pot as it's on the patio and it is a very shaded area.
Anyone know the perfect plant for this area. Preferably flowering, and will grow all around the door/window.
Thanks
Jan
Last edited: 23 May 2016 11:35:53
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A big climbing rose? Not sure how big they get if in a pot though
Ivy; parthenocissus or a clematis on a trellis could be possibilites
Thanks for replying, is it too shaded for a clematis or rose though? This wall is shaded all day.
I just had another thought. How about climbing hydrangea. Mine grows on a north facing wall and it is just about coming into flower. It is very pretty. I have a Nelly Moser clematis growing through the hydrangea so I would say that you could grow one.
My first thought is climbing hydrangea, but are they OK in pots?
Wow I didn't even know climbing hydrangeas existed, just googled them and you are right, they are pretty. I will look into it. I will also look at Nelly mower clematis. Thanks for all the advice.
Jan
Hydrangeas don't like to dry out so you will need to keep it well watered at all times.
Clematis viticella luxurians
Rose madame Alfred carrierre- get big.
Rose new dawn .
Rose Claire Austin
Clematis alpina
Yes I think it would be difficult for rose if so shady on second thoughts