Climber suggestions for front of the house

sabeeha

Hello!

I would really appreciate some suggestions on a suitable climber for the front of my house, which is south-is facing.

- Low (really low) maintenance
- Evergreen (if possible)

I would love flowers etc but I can't think what would be low maintenance and the above! 

Currently have a clematis montana which needs to go (hacked at to reduce size last year... its very ugly at the moment, half a mass of dead foliage and a few stems of flowers)

Thank you!

Paul B3

Take a look at Akebia quinata ; usually evergreen in mild Winters . Unfortunately not self-clinging so would need assistance . Reddish/purple flowers in mid-summer .

Hydrangea serratifolia can be a good plant , but can be thirsty ! Like its cousin H. petiolaris , I THINK this is self clinging  . Evergreen too !

sabeeha

Thanks Paul, will have a look!

Forgot to mention, Im looking for something that doesn't spread too much either.

Busy-Lizzie

If it's south facing it should be warm enough for Star Jasmine. White very perfumed flowers and evergreen.

sabeeha

Thank you Busy-lizzie, that sounds lovely!

Borderline

I agree, Star Jasmine is top of my choice. I think wall trained shrubs can be low maintenance once the shrub has been trained over a 3-4 year period.

Take a look at Coronilla Valentina Subsp. Glauca 'Citrina'. Only growing to around 2-3 meters if trained against the wall. Numerous scented pale yellow flowers smothering the shrub throughout the winter and spring months. Abelia Floribunda although semi-evergreen, has a lovely loose habit with plenty of deep pink flowers over the summer months. Both unlikely to take over your front area, and unlikely to exceed 3 meters.

sabeeha

Thank you Borderline for your suggestions!  Your other suggestions look great too, but I am leaning towards the jasmine as I love white flowers.

Thank you everyone, really appreciate it.