We have an area of approximately 2-3 metres along our fence line with the neighbour. It's a wire fence so you can see through. It's south facing and a low standing part of the garden at the bottom of a hill - rain tends to pool there for quite a long time (think days) after heavy rain on the clay soil. It used to be full of sedge which thrived there but we have removed these because they were trying to takeover the garden and they stifle everything else.
Does anyone have any suggestions on plants or bushes that would thrive in these conditions and grow up to make an attractive screen from the neighbours? Would like some colour or something that flowers. I wondered about dogwood but didn't know if the ground would be too wet when there are pools of water. Would really appreciate any suggestions. Thank you.