Flowering climber for shade?

20 years ago

Any thoughts on a flowering trellis-climber for medium shade? I have a spot that gets maybe an hour of early morning sun and then is shaded by a large linden tree the rest of the day. It's not directly under the tree, but still pretty shady.

Thanks,

Phil

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magda
20 years ago
Clematis Dr Ruppel, Nelly Moser, or Gurnsey Cream, or climbing hydrangea (no trellis though for hydrangea- too heavy).
pjwalsh
Original Author
20 years ago
Thanks, Magda! I'll give those clematis a try.
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arcy_gw
20 years ago
I am looking in zone 3/4 too. Will your suggestions work for me ?
laurelin
20 years ago
I've got clematis 'General Sikorski' in part shade (it gets full sun for only a couple hours a day, and partial to heavy shade for the rest of the day). It is VERY vigorous, with nice lavender-blue flowers. No problem with winter hardiness. It would probably tolerate more shade than I have.

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poppydog
20 years ago
Stephanotis (Madagascar Jasmine) It's an annual here in zone 5. I went to the nursery last week but forgot my credit card. Went back today and they're sold out!!! Now I'm looking at Clematis too.
pinkcarnation
20 years ago
My favorite is Sweet Autumn Clematis for shade. It is just covered with tiny white flowers in the fall. Some people think it can get out of control, but with a little pruning, I don't have a problem with it. In fact, it LOVES to be pruned.