suitable fast growing/flowering shrub bush

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  1. poohpouri

    poohpouri Gardener

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    Hi can anyone suggest a cheap fast growing flowering shrub bush?
    It is to plant behind our fence(there is a railway line there about 20ft away) to add a bit more privacy Butterfly bush has come to mind ,my wife is not to keen on conifers, so any suggestions for a cheap but tough flowering shrub bush that grows to about 6-7ft I dont mind trimming to keep in check
    Thanks
     
  2. Sussexgardener

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    As you suggested, Buddleia...and its proximity to the railway line will be quite appropriate:D
     
  3. Kristen

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    Buddleia is best if cut down to about 2' every February, so you won't have much "top" until mid summer. You could leave it to grow taller though, but I don't think it will perform as well.
     
  4. lollipop

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    I think Eleagnus grows quite vigorously, well suited if you use buddleia too.

    Perhaps you could plant a line of willow whips as well and coppice them.
     
  5. has bean counter

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    boring but does the job - fast growing, evergreeb and flowers for about 4/6 months during the winter - Viburnum tinus Eve Price

    Photina Red Robin - evergreen and new leaves are red, trim twice a year.

    Forsythia - trim after flowering

    Golden leaf privet - surprising good all year round

    Lilac

    Elderberry - can get yellow and black leave varieties

    Philadelpus - get the taller varities

    Leycesteria - loved by the birds
     
  6. plant1star

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    What about a laurel, (Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia') which will give a green background to what you have in the garden. It also has a white flower if left to grow, and will tolerate a severe hack back to stumps if required.

    Hope this Helps!
     
  7. wilroda

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    Why not a griselina - variegated type. relatively quick to grow and makes a good hedge

    Or
    escallonia
    Choysia
    Hope this helps
     
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