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Best clematis and best honeysuckle for shade

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MinnieMountain · 14/04/2026 06:16

I want to plant a clematis and a honeysuckle against a brick wall. It's pretty much full shade for 5 feet, then dappled.

Clematis Fujimusume or Alpina seem to be good bets, but is one better than the other? And I have no idea which honeysuckle!

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napody · 14/04/2026 13:08

I'm going to get Clematis 'the president' for a shady white painted wall, as its one of the only shade tolerant ones with rich coloured flowers (purple). The name pains me though- I'm going to consider it a belated tribute to President Obama :)

Blorengia · 14/04/2026 13:19

I have clematis Niobe in a trough, on a north facing wall by our front door. The fact that it doesn't get direct sun means the colour stays really dark right through the blooming period.
Attched photo shows it when it was about 3 years old. These days it extends right up the mesh trellis to about 6ft every year.

Best clematis and best honeysuckle for shade
MinnieMountain · 15/04/2026 05:42

That's beautiful @Blorengia.

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