We have almost finished earthquake repairs and are now looking at replanting our gardens that got destroyed in the repair. We have a garden down the side of the house and have no idea what plants to put there. We are thinking some sore of shrub that doesn't grow much above 1 meter tall. We just want to soften the look of the solid 6 foot fence. The area doesn't get much sun in the winter due to the neighbours tall camellias on the other side of the fence. We would like something evergreen and low maintenance as its basically just a walkway from back door to washing line. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated
nonumbers,
Jan 23, 8:30pm
There are some small camellias that might suit, or some smaller or trim-able natives?
beanies,
Jan 23, 8:45pm
Camellias are out as there are massive on the other side of the fence and its enough of a problem picking all the flowers from them when they drop and pruning them back as they try to stretch their way over our side of the fence.
nan99,
Jan 23, 8:54pm
Hydrangeas - ours have done well along the side of our house - that side of the house doesn't get a lot of sun and they have grown a lot in 6 months.
thea4,
Jan 23, 9:00pm
Hebe can be bought that do not grow tall,and come in many colours. geraniums in a variety of colours and leaf colours, nepeta or cat mint low growing clumps and lots of others. Happy growing
bugin,
Jan 23, 9:37pm
Azaleas will tolerate shade and cold and will suit the acid conditions created by Camellias.
devine-spark,
Jan 24, 9:41am
2nd the azaleas. Those smaller leaved camellias do not present the same issues as the large ones. Have a wee look at the newer varieties such as Cinnamon Cindy as it can have a beautiful scent. Also michelia might be worth a look.
juliewn,
Sep 3, 1:23am
Fruit trees espaliered on the fence?
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