Wall shrubs & Climbers Flashcards
Clematis armandii
Evergreen climber, white flowers in spring.
4-8m height x 1.2-2.5m spread
Moist well drained soil, prefers alkaline to neutral (Calcicole)
Full sun against sheltered South or West wall/fence.
Hedera helix
Evergreen climber. can have variegated foliage.
0.5-1.5m height x 0.1-0.5m spread
Moist well drained soil, in sun or p.shade.
Also Shade tolerant. sheltered location against wall or fence, self clinging.
Jasminum officinale
Decidous climber (evergreen also available)
Fragrant white flowers in summer to Autumn.
2.5-4.0m height x 2.5-4.0m spread
Moist well drained soil, in full sun or p.shade.
Also Shade tolerant. requires sheltered position.
Passiflora chinensis
Vigorous large semi-evergreen climber with twining tendrils.
8-12m height x 2.5-4.0m spread
Summer flowers, and autumn fruit.
Moist well drained soil, most types in sheltered location.
Wisteria floribunda
Vigorous deciduous climber with pinnate leaves and, in early summer, fragrant, pea-like, violet-blue, pink or white flowers in racemes to 30cm or longer.
4-8m height x 1.0-1.5m spread
Moist well drained soil of any type.
Sheltered location, on South or West facing wall.
Propagate by layering, softwood, hardwood cuttings or grafting
Wisteria is pruned twice a year, in July or August, then again in January or February
Pyracantha ‘Orange glow’
Spiny evergreen shrub of upright habit, with oblong, glossy dark green leaves. Clusters of small, white flowers in early summer are followed by long-lasting, bright orange berries.
1.5-2.5m height x 1.5-2.5m spread
Moist well drained, well drained soil of most types.
Exposed or Sheltered in full sun or p.shade. *Also shade tolerant.
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings from late-spring onwards
Cotoneaster horizontalis
Spring flowers, autumn berries.
0.5-1.0m high, 1.0-1.5m spread
Well drained soil, sun or p.shade
Cottage, informal ground cover.
Chaenomeles x superba ‘Crimson & gold’
Spiny shrubs, 5-petalled flowers, solitary or clustered, in spring, followed by edible often fragrant green or yellow fruits.
1.0-1.5 height x 1.5-2.5m spread
Full sun or p.shade.
Euonymus fortunei ‘Harlequin’
Low-growing evergreen shrub variegated foliage
0.5–1.0m height x 0.5–1.0m spread
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained soil of any type.
Exposed or sheltered in any aspect.
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings.
Little or no regular pruning.
Jasminum nudiflorum
Medium-sized deciduous shrub with long, arching branches and spring/winter flowers.
1.5-2.5m height x 1.5-2.5m spread
Well drained soil of any type
Sheltered spot in full sun or p.shade
Propagate by layering or semi-hardwood cuttings
Rosa ‘Ice burg’
Climbing rose
Abundant blooms of white. Dark green foliage. Few thorns.
3m height
Rosa ‘Dizzy heights’
Climbing rose
Large blooms of rich scarlet. Glossy dark green foliage. excellent disease resistance. North or South wall.
2-3m height.
Rosa ‘Malvern Hills’
Rambling rose
Repeat flowering, double soft yellow in clusters. Light fragrance and few thorns.
4.5n height
Rosa ‘Chevy Chase’
Rambling rose
Clusters of scented, deep crimson, double flowers. Thick thorny stems and pale to mid-green foliage.
5m height
