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Re: evergreen flowering vine wanted

> Am wanting to cover up a ugly old fence at the back of
> my orange, red, yellow, white and silver perennial border
> so it needs to be evergreen and complment the colour
> scheme.  Ideas please, its Spring here so would like
> to get something in the ground before the Summer
> sun hits - although with El Nino we are supposed to have
> rain, rain and more rain instead of hot sun!!!

Hi Lara,

   I'm not sure what USDA hardiness zone you're in, but I'd guess that you're
   in a fairly warm climate (based on the El Nino reference) -- but then
   again, elevation could change things.  

   At any rate, one possibility is to grow English ivy (Hedera helix), which
   should climb up the fence rapidly and screen it unless you're colder
   than zone 5b.  If you are, the cultivar 'Thorndale' may be worth 
   considering for its increased hardiness.  It has dark green, triangular-
   shaped leaves with silvery veins.

   Another possibility would be Akebia quinata, which is lighter in color
   and more dainty with its palmate leaves.  They are only semi-evergreen
   in colder areas, however.

   If you don't get winters colder than 25 degrees, you might want to
   consider Jasminum multipartum, which bears small white flowers in
   summer.

   Finally, if you're in zone 8 or warmer, Milletia reticulata (Evergreen
   wisteria) might be just the thing.  It looks very much like a standard
   wisteria, but is evergreen.  It does prefer semi-shade.

   Hope this helps!

Chris
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