Partial Shade Climber for fence?

Hi, can anyone recommend a climbing, flowering plant to grow against my shady fence (right hand side of the picture)? The fence gets very little direct sunlight in the morning and spends the rest of the day in the shade. We're just after something to brighten up that side of the garden if possible TIA!

 

How about a Variegated Ivy? Kept clipped and under control it's not as bad as their reputation suggests.

 

Nice suggestion Aaron but what about a climbing hydrangea? That's quite happy in shade, has an interesting structure, with leaves that last well in Autumn, and usually has a mass of flower heads.

Chris

 

Hadn't thought about that idea Chris, but it's a good one!

 

Thanks for the suggestions

In all honesty we probably wont be living in this house in a couple of years time. Is there anything that would fit the bill that's particularly quick growing?

 

Both should give some cover over a couple of years and will be a nice legacy for those who follow you. But don' be tempted to plant Fallopia baldschuanica, Russian Vine also known as Mile-a-minute vine. Whoever moves in after you certainly won't thank you!

Chris

 

How about a honeysuckle they're fairly fast growing and don't mind shade.

 

I find honeysuckles tend to romp towards the light, leaving the base a bit threadbare and woody.

Chris, I always thought Climbing Hydrangea took several years to establish?

 

Depends on the variety I think Sussexgardener, some are more tolerant of shade than others, I have Tellmanniana (lovely orange flowered one) thats in a shady spot and it does brilliantly,no bare base.
Agree the hydrangeas do take a while to establish, have one against a shady wall here taken a few years to get going but its pretty amazing now it has, heading for the roof :-)

 

I guess it depends how big it is when you plant it, how ell you plant it and what the growing conditions are like. Admittedly, it's not the fastest , so perhaps not right for a two year tenure. I think you're on the right track with honey suckle Sinbad, though I agree they can get a bit straggly.

Chris