Climber for really shady wall?

Hello, I'm new and glad I found this place - lots more questions to follow...
My patio is surrounded on 3 sides by walls. One of the walls is in shade all day and I would like to grow a climber on it if possible. Ideally, it would be evergreen with the possibility of flowers, and likes to be in either a big pot or in very sandy, gravelly ground. Self supporting would also be a big plus.
Am I asking too much?
Thanks
Nic

 

Hydranger you can get in climbing varieties, but they are not evergree. I had a shady wall and grew 3 different iveys on it, all different colours and textures, they wove a lovely tapestry of colour - given time, evergreen too.

 

Thank you, I think ivy might be the best option, hadnt thought of mixing a few, I will try that

 

The hydrangea petiolaris, as Waco said, is not evergreen, but it's ideal for a shaded area, and is self-clinging, so I'd definitely go for it if you want a mixture! http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=1665&CategoryID=

[ 24. April 2006, 08:24 PM: Message edited by: dendrobium ]

 

How about Virginnia Creeper - lovely autumn colour on a wall.

 

How about Clematis Fuji-musume - lovely scent and Full Shade aspect. Come to think of, I may try growing one myself!

try this link:

http://www.taylorsclematis.co.uk/shop_product_info.php/C/18/IIS/6/ISS/0/IID/44

Cheers,

Dave

 

Thats interesting...Clematus shade....I like it.

 

I will have a go at these names ?Armandii and cirhoco that I have in shade.