I would like to grow an evergreen shrub at the back of this border to screen the neighbours garden, I tried viburnum tinus but it got so badly eaten. Any recommendation pls?
Its a lovely full border Claire. I can see a space above the Chrysanthemums and slighty to their left. Is this where you were thinking of an evergreen. Depending on your soil type (acid/neutral/alkaline) you could grow a Camellia if your soil is acidic but as you mention Viburnum, that tends to like a more alkaline soil. Choisya ternata would be a good choice - not too fussy about soil type and the scent of the flowers is knockout. Sarcococca is another lovely scented shrub and the bonus there is it flowers in the Winter.
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Myrtle is another evergreen tree with sweetly scented flowers. What you need to check is the ultimate height and spread of any shrub/tree you plant as it will eventually smother most of the border, unless that is your ultimate aim.
I am pretty sure my soil is alkaline and yes that's the spot I took the virburnum out of, hoping to give a screen but still want to plant in front of it. I will look at the plants you have listed above. Thank you.
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and yes that's the spot I took the virburnum out of, hoping to give a screen but still want to plant in front of it. I will look at the plants you have listed above. Thank you.