Shady Climbers: Specific location

I agree with that, Harry, as I've mentioned above, but it occurs to me that Matt is thinking of Evergreen Clematis for a permanent leaf cover for his privacy screen.

Other evergreen Clematis to consider are:

C. Emerald Dream
C. Avalanche
C. Balearica
C. Calycina
C. Early Sensation
C. Fragrant Oberon
C. Freckles
C. Jingle Bells.

 

Great advice, "M" But I would disagree with you about using Bamboo as it can be invasive and because it spreads underground sending up suckers in all the wrong places. I have several neighbours who are regretting putting Bamboo into their gardens and some who have placed it against a fence are now getting the ire of the next door neighbour because it has travelled into their gardens. Bamboo in pots.....yes. Bamboo in the ground.......No

 

Don't tempt me with the word "Pot[ty]

 

Hi Dips, that could be argued but to be honest I haven't found any variety of Bamboo not to be, over time, invasive. There are several claims that some varieties are not but.......here's something from the RHS.

Bamboo control


Bamboos are usually desirable garden plants but, if left to grow unchecked, they can become invasive and spread beyond their bounds, turning into a weed. Follow this simple guide to get rid of bamboo, or at least bring it under control.




Quick facts
Common name Bamboo
Botanical name Various
Main causes Invasive types that spread by creeping rhizomes
Timing Mid-summer
Jump to

• The problem
• Control

What is bamboo?


Bamboos are usually valuable ornamental plants. However, if not kept under control some bamboos can become invasive garden weeds – particularly the types that spread by rhizomes (underground stems).



The problem


While bamboos are usually a good, ornamental plant, here are some of the problems encountered:

• Bamboo shoots may pop up anywhere in the garden: neighbouring land or even through solid barriers, such as in patios and conservatory floors. Most weed-suppressantgroundcover fabrics will not stop bamboo spreading
• Bamboos spread via long rhizomes, which help the plant to colonise new areas
• The clump forming bamboos can also grow out of control, but do not tend to spread as much as the running bamboos

Control


If you have a bamboo that has got out of hand, you may want to bring it back under control, or just want to eradicate it completely. Complete eradication will take time and patience.

Non-chemical control

• Non-chemical methods involve digging out clumps of bamboo and restricting the size. This can be difficult with very large plants, or on heavy soil. Use a sharp spade to dig up the entire clump or to remove sections from the edge of the clump that have grown beyond the limits. Sever the rhizomes as you go, lifting and removing them with a fork or trowel. The fringes of larger clumps can be rotovated
• If you wish to keep the plant, consider planting it inside a physical barrier (see the bamboo profile for more information on physical barriers)

Chemical control

• You can use a weedkiller to remove unwanted growth, or the whole plant. The larger the plant, the more difficult it will be to completely kill it, and it may take several applications of weedkiller to succeed

Eradicating unwanted growth

• To ensure you only kill unwanted growth, first sever the underground rhizomes from the parent plant with a garden spade
• Apply a tough formulation of glyphosate (e.g. Scotts Roundup Ultra 3000, Scotts Tumbleweed, Bayer Tough Rootkill, Bayer Garden Super Strength Weedkiller or Doff Maxi Strength Glyphosate Weedkiller) to the foliage of the section you want to kill. Alternatively, cut canes to ground and treat with a stump and root killer containing glyphosate (e.g. Scotts Roundup Tree Stump & Rootkiller, Bayer Tree Stump Killer, Doff Tree Stump & Tough Weedkiller and William Sinclair Deep Root Ultra Tree Stump & Weedkiller) or triclopyr (Vitax SBK Brushwood Killer). Treat foliage of any regrowth
• Consider replanting the original clump, or a division of it, inside a physical barrier to prevent future spread. See the bamboo profile for more information on physical barriers

Eradicating the whole plant

• With very tall bamboos, which can be difficult to spray, cut down canes to soil level in late winter and then apply a glyphosate-based weedkiller (e.g. Scotts Roundup Ultra 3000, Scotts Tumbleweed, Bayer Tough Rootkill, Bayer Garden Super Strength Weedkiller or Doff Maxi Strength Glyphosate Weedkiller) to the young growth in late spring and early summer. Several treatments may be needed
• Alternatively, cut canes to ground and treat with a stump and root killer containing glyphosate (e.g. Scotts Roundup Tree Stump & Rootkiller, Bayer Tree Stump Killer, Doff Tree Stump & Tough Weedkiller and William Sinclair Deep Root Ultra Tree Stump & Weedkiller) or triclopyr (Vitax SBK Brushwood Killer). Treat foliage of any regrowth

 

Hi Dips, I confess that I have some Bamboo.......but in very large low profile pots. There are some "non-invasive" Bamboos but there are many more that are not. Size in this case does not matter as I've seen some of the lower growing, smaller leaved Bamboos becoming a problem. But to be honest I would never take the risk of putting Bamboo into the ground. Bamboo once in the ground is a Devil to dig out should you need to.

 

It's also to read the information on plant labels with a "pinch of salt" as it ain't all true

 

It is a nice Clematis, Matt, and should do well in your garden. Mix and match would be a good idea, but I do worry that your "haste" and need for a quick screening might lead to mistakes. Take a breath, and start to believe that there are no instant answers in gardening. You'll also find that your ideas on what you want will change over time and some times you have to compromise or change the plan!!