Suggestions for a windy sunny trellis please
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miseeile Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 13 Jul 2014 Posts: 3 Location: South Louth
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 11:36 am Post subject: Suggestions for a windy sunny trellis please |
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Hi, I'm an enthusiastic but inexperienced new gardener so I am putting this question to all you experienced gardeners out there!
I need to screen an area of my new garden. There is a basic frame for trellis there (2m long by approx 1.3m high) and my plan is to put a sturdy diamond holed wooden trellis in the frame (from Woodies or similar).
I would like planting that will give colour (hopefully everygreen) and also will flower while withstanding the prevailing wind on one side. We have a high site and there is no shelter for where this trellis will be.
So, in summary, I need a plan for each side. 1) the south facing windy side and 2) the north facing sheltered side.
The plants will be planted in the ground.
Any books I read about climbing plants never refer to windy conditions. The site was tillage farmland before we built on it but I'm unsure of soil type. We are on the Louth side of the Boyne if that helps.
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tippben Rank attained: Vegetable garden tender
Joined: 15 Jan 2011 Posts: 921 Location: north tipperary
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 2:28 pm Post subject: |
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Don't try planting two things if the trellis is that small. One will outcompete the other. Try the evergreen honeysuckle.
Lonicera japonica 'Halliana' AGM: An evergreen or semi-evergreen, vigorous climber with dark green leaves and white fragrant flowers from spring to summer. Height: 10m (33ft).
L. henryi: This is an evergreen, vigorous honeysuckle with purplish-red flowers between early and mid-summer, followed by purple-black berries. Height: 10m (33ft). (from RHS website)
If it's exposed, use very sturdy supports, and put an extra one in the middle, where you'd plant. You will only need one plant. |
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miseeile Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 13 Jul 2014 Posts: 3 Location: South Louth
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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That's great advice. Thank you! And I'll physically plant it on the sunnier side I presume. |
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Geranimojess Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood

Joined: 22 Jun 2010 Posts: 1403 Location: N/W Sligo
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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As its a Trellis it wont really matter what side its planted on but for appearance sake I'd plant it facing Public view... |
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