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Injecting some colour around bottom of fence - any tips?

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Anne75D · 23/08/2020 13:37

I have a section of exposed fence around the base of a honeysuckle that is looking very bare (approx. 1.5ft x 4 to 5ft).

I'd love to have a display of colour throughout the year and something that would cover the fence well (up to about 2 feet). My first thought were geraniums but I'm a novice gardener so would love to get your thoughts. Any ideas what I could plan along that fence? It does get some sun but not all day.

Thanks!

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Ludo19 · 23/08/2020 17:13

Heuchera...lovely plants flower in summer autumn and stay healthy all year round. Bees love the flowers too.

Borderstotheleftofme · 23/08/2020 17:36

I have heucheras which are fantastic, they come in almost every colour even some really bright unnatural colours like pale purple and black and pink and are evergreen.
I have ajuga reptans black scallop too which is gorgeous but you do have to keep an eye on it as it can be invasive.

OrangeGeckoWithBlackSpots · 23/08/2020 20:18

Geraniums are lovely. There are two in particular which will scramble up the fence a bit and flower all summer - Anne Folkhard and Rozanne .

Also try spring bulbs - miniature narcissus, grape hyacinth, miniature tulips and small alliums, or maybe Japanese anemone for later in the year.

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