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Best plant for an arch

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Iampondering · 30/03/2025 17:29

Hello,
So I have this lovely arch that used to be stunning with roses, but sadly black spot has set in and after trying everything for 4 years I'm admitting defeat and pulling them out.
What is your relatively fast growing that I can replace it with? Evergreen would be a bonus, but most important is lovely flowers for as long as possible.
I already have Jasmine and California lilac in the garden.

Best plant for an arch
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Pootles34 · 31/03/2025 14:01

Does it have to be perennial? Lots of lovely annual climbers, sweet peas would be great?

rrrrrreatt · 31/03/2025 14:08

They’ll die with the first frost but climbing nasturtiums will fill an arch in a few months. I planted them to go with squash on an arch last year, sadly the squash all fell victim to the slugs but the nasturtiums were a riot of colour!

You could plant them in the short term whilst something longer term is growing and keep them in check so they don’t overshadow the other plant.

Justasmallgless · 31/03/2025 14:32

An evergreen clematis - just beautiful

Allthegoodnamesarechosen · 31/03/2025 14:34

We have two vines. They don’t fruit, but the leaves are lovely.

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