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Can anyone recommend a flowering climber for a pot in a shady corner?

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KatyMac · 27/04/2020 13:21

It's Northwest facing and partially shaded by next doors Lealandii

I feel clematis don't really like pots?

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KnobwithaK · 27/04/2020 14:38

I have a jasmine in a pot on my north east facing patio.. seems to be doing ok, loads of flower buds at the minute Smile

Interested to hear other suggestions though.

HardAsSnails · 27/04/2020 14:49

I've got both Honeysuckle and Clematis Armandii in large pots/containers in shady-ish spots doing well.

KnobwithaK · 27/04/2020 14:50

NB I think it's Jasminum Polyanthum (which is tender, allegedly, but mine has been outside all winter (London))

Perfidy · 27/04/2020 14:55

You can get clematis that do better in pots. I've got a couple whose names I can't remember that seem fine in a - large - pot.

I've also planted climbing nasturtium in pots if you just want seasonal colour.

beebeedandelion · 27/04/2020 14:58

I came on to say Jasmine as well, they must be very hardy as we have one in barely any soil which has gone from nothing to going down the whole fence in only a couple of years. It's growing a very shallow bit which the previous owners filled with shale and a bit of soil, it's only about an inch deep.

KatyMac · 27/04/2020 21:50

I have a dwarf lilac and a Californian lilac so maybe a purple clematis would work

I have a Jasmine taking over the garden - I wonder if it would split?

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KatyMac · 27/04/2020 21:58

I think I have one of those @HardAsSnails it's very pretty but I want something with a stronger colour I think

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SunshineOutdoors · 27/04/2020 22:02

A climbing hydrangea like this?
I have one in a shady spot and the flowers are really pretty, not as full as other hydrangeas but sort of lacy looking.

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SunshineOutdoors · 27/04/2020 22:02

Sorry just saw you wanted stronger colour.

KatyMac · 27/04/2020 23:05

Last year I'd have loved that but this year I think I'd like something bold and flamboyant

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KnobwithaK · 28/04/2020 02:31

You could try an annual thunbergia. Last year I had a fantastic orange one with a black center.

KatyMac · 28/04/2020 22:37

Oh I'll have a look - thanks

I am leaning toward a vivid purple or a deep strong pink at tho'

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ErrolTheDragon · 29/04/2020 00:10

I have a Jasmine taking over the garden - I wonder if it would split?

Have a look at the ground around it, you may find it's propagated itself.

bettybattenburg · 29/04/2020 09:54

I didn't know jasmine could propagate itself, I'll have to check mine now as I have another patch of fence I could plant some on. Great tip Errol, thanks.

ErrolTheDragon · 29/04/2020 13:21

Mine seems to, the summer type and also next door's winter jasmine invades us!Grin

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