Evergreen climbers - Ivy alternatives

[pantalonmagique]

My mum has moved and her brick garage is covered in ivy. I helped remove some of it and the brickwork is covered in white marks from the suckers. I think the best thing might be to plant an alternative climber, preferably evergreen in its place. Any suggestions? I think she will get a jasmine but am wondering what else might work.

Some decent suggestions here, OP 🌞

https://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/grow-plants/20-of-the-best-evergreen-climbers/

Oh excellent. Thank you!

Honeysuckle. Mine gets so many compliments.

What direction does the wall face? And, top tip, whatever she chooses plant a clematis to grow through it. I like to choose one that flowers at a different time to extend the display, some people like the mix of two flowers at the same time.

The problem with most climbers ( every green ones especially) is that they all take over. They can look scrappy quite quickly too.
I have a tiny garden so need every
plant to work hard summer and winter . Best thing I found is trees in pots to cover ugly fences or tall hedges ( I have spindle trees that are one branch thick straight in the ground)

Good question I’m not sure but it’s on three sides so most directions. I love the clematis idea!

Do you know what variety you have?

Lonicera henryi is a fast growing evergreen honeysuckle, it still looks plump and full in the winter even when it's not in flower. I bought a couple of thornless climbing roses Zephirine Drouhin to train up a brick arch/wall and I'm impressed with how quickly those are growing and how good they look and smell.

Jasmine is pretty but not very tolerant of cold weather, if you live in the South this might not be an issue.

If one of the walls is north facing what about a climbing hydrangea? It’s self-clinging.
Agree honeysuckle - I have Horwood Gem which is evergreen & variegated.
Star Jasmine is also self-clinging.

Climbing hydrangea is beautiful, but slow to get started, I find.

I think it’s Horwood Gem. White and yellow scented flowers which you smell as you open the front door. It’s just gorgeous

Jasmine is pretty but not very tolerant of cold weather, if you live in the South this might not be an issue.

Star jasmine isn't fully hardy (and isn't a true jasmine) but winter jasmine and true jasmine are unless you're in the Highlands. Winter jasmine doesn't have any fragrance though.

She is East Anglia and the garden is very sheltered so should be fine over winter I think.