Gardening

[Crabby Shrimper]

jasmine would go quite well there, either jasminum nudiflorum (Winter jasmine), or jasminum officinale (common jasmine, flowers late summer). personally, I'd go for a clematis sieboldii 'florida', not too vigorous, and a lovely flower that lasts from June to October.

http://www.taylorsclematis.co.uk/clematis-sieboldii.html

 

[MK Shrimper]

My lovely trellis.

 

[Crabby Shrimper]

Do you want a permanent screen? If so, then trachelospernum jasminoides is a lovely evergreen climber, with scented jasmine like flowers. It will need a trim on occasion though, as it can grow quite large if left.

Actinidia could look quite nice on there, or how about a rose? The rose 'Gertrude jekyll' isn't too vigorous, and has masses of really nice scented pink flowers. I think Clematis sieb. 'florida' may be a bit too small for that spot, though Clematis cartmanii 'fragrant oberon' could be a good option.

Personally, I'm thinking Trachelospernum jasminoides now

 

[Crabby Shrimper]

or, why not try growing an espaliered apple tree? Anything on an M27 rootstock will grow to a maximum of around 6' (M9 will give you a bit more vigour, but should still be ok) and you'll get free fruit! :smile:

 

[OldBlueLady]

Actually I'm not sure if it is a clematis?!

Think it is. Montana I think? Some clematis are quite vigorous and I assumed MK meant a trellis against a wall, not as it shows in the photo. Not sure if a clematis might be too heavy for it? Paul, google "climbing plants" then pick one you like!

 

[Crabby Shrimper]

Think it is. Montana I think? Some clematis are quite vigorous and I assumed MK meant a trellis against a wall, not as it shows in the photo. Not sure if a clematis might be too heavy for it? Paul, google "climbing plants" then pick one you like!

yep, looks a Montana to me. Could be tetrarose?

If you do google and find one you like Paul, then feel free to pm me for advice, it's my day job!