A quick coverage climber for a balcony - not ivy ?

jgoodman05 · 2008-01-06 20:45:54

Hello forum, Can anyone recommend a quick climber which isn't ivy, and gives good year round leaf coverage for a balcony(which has a willow surround / screen). Cheers

06-01-2008 09:45PM

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jgoodman05

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Hello forum,

Can anyone recommend a quick climber which isn't ivy, and gives good year round leaf coverage for a balcony(which has a willow surround / screen). Cheers

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#2 07-01-2008 02:34AM

Irish Gardener

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Have a look out for this form of honysuckle..... Lonicera henryi, it is semi-evergreen with yellow and purple scented flowers, followed by black berries.

CLEMATIS armandii is another possible candidate as it is evergreen with leathery dark green leaves and creamish white flowers.

Personally, I'd prefer the honeysuckle.

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#3 07-01-2008 06:24PM

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Thanks Irish gardener, I'll check those out.

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#4 08-01-2008 01:23AM

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Quick=Vigorous and I would be very cautious about climbing plants on a balcony.

With willow screening would you not consider alternatives?

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