What climbing plants could I plant to help hide my shed?

Morning everyone,

I am currently having a shed built and I wish to camouflage it a bit (we have had a few break ins recently) so I am currently in the process of building a U shaped raised bed in which I will attach a trellis to.

I wish to grow some climbing plants whose presence would be all year round in addition to some annuals I can straight away.

Any suggestions?

Bonus points if its a plant that is relatively easy to control and wont get out of hand

Thank you all for your suggestions,

Samuel

 

I was wondering about this as well....I want to grow some plants up mine too so I'll watch this thread with interest.

 

I have jasmine officinalis on mine -I recommend as it's big but controllable, smells gorgeous and provides a bit of winter cover.

Also ivy - OK but only a partial recommendation as it needs firm control, however, not difficult as long as you do it every year. Probably not good on a wooden shed, though as it would encourage rot.

Also Virginia creeper. Not recommended (it was planted when i was young and naïve) as it's too big, absolutely rampant and would definitely rot a wooden shed as it's rotted my wooden fence where it hangs over it. Still rather gorgeous, though.

Also celastrus scandens - it's been no trouble but it's still a waste of space. Not recommended.

Also a clematis Lasurstern- lovely but won't give winter cover. Partially recommended.

Also a Japanese wisteria. Fabulous but very unsuitable for the space. It's a twiner so won't find it easy to clamber over and around the shed unless you give it wires and poles. Also bare in winter. Not recommended.

My shed is about 8 ft square and 7 feet high.

If I was to plant it again I think a Clematis Montana would be on my list.

 

I agree with all suggestions above - especially the Clematis Montana - this is one plant the I planted a few years ago and it goes all across the back of the house and down the side.

 

Now that is a big Montana Annie ! Stunning !

 

Thank you Harry - it's also useful for the birds for nesting!

 

Thanks for your replies

 

With regards to the Ivy, could you possibly contain it by planting it in a big plant pot and raise it off the ground with some bricks to stop the roots getting into the ground soil?