RE: Shade Vine for Low Fence . . .

I am off a golf course and trying to let the golfers "SEE" my actual property line
- Ive bought a low wire fence
and want to grow some decorative vines on it.

It is shady - very little sun (the back of our property line - called the "natural areas").

It may be rather dry too - the larger more developed trees probably gulp most of any water that does reach that area.

there will be hostas, astilbe, etc along with the big trees in front of this ''fence.

Suggestions please (Zone 7b NorthCarolina) - what would grow on this fence??

Okay. I'll start. I'm sure there are many more options

Climbing hydrangea (Hydrangea anomala subspecies petiolaris): Roots produced on stems will attach the plant to supports.

Five-leaf akebia (Akebia quinata): This is a fast-growing deciduous climbing vine for shade that will also do well in the sun.

Variegated porcelain vine (Ampelopsis brevipedunculata 'Elegans'): This vine has attractive green leaves that are variegated white and pink. Produces an abundance of porcelain-blue berries; the warmer the summer, the more fruit. Needs support of wires or a trellis to climb.

Kathy

Clematis - some varities will do well in shade. There are many to choose from.

yes Ive been looking for the hydrangea vine , but can only find the seeds - in the UK.

the Variegated Porcelain Vine is a new one for me
- nice But it is considered very invasive for my very hot climate . ..

so clematis here I come . . .

Thank you for Jumping In!

How about these?

http://www.bluestoneperennials.com/b/bp/search.html?mv_session_id=a2TvZPN3&co=yes&ma=yes&mc=1&tf=name&to=f&rf=*&sp=results_pics&st=db&fi=products&mv_value=nametype%3Dscientific&ml=45&mv_value=srchtype%3Dkey&from_search=1&sf=%3Acode%3Aname%3Acommon_name%3Ashort_desc%3Adescription1&se=climbing+hydrangea&su=1&op=rm&sf=is_coupon&se=1&su=0&op=ne&sf=disc&se=0&su=0&op=gt&hide=1

Climbing Hydrangea, Hygrangea anomala ssp. petiolaris, is available from Rare Find Nursery (NJ) Heronswood ( PA) Greer Gardens (OR) and Forest Farm (OR). You'll find a very wide selection of vines for shade among these resources. All these sources are listed in the Garden Watchdog.

http://www.rarefindnursery.com/index.cfm/action/displayProducts/level/3%7C273.htm

http://heronswood.resultspage.com/search?p=KK&srid=S10%2d4&lbc=heronswood&ts=custom&pw=vines&uid=493622170&isort=score&view=grid&w=Vining%20Hydrangea&rk=3

http://www.forestfarm.com/products.php?params=plantNameGenus:Hydrangea

A note about climbing hydrangea. It will not climb a smooth surface, like a stockade fence for example. It needs a rough surface. It does not twine and will not climb wire. A brick wall or a tree trunk of a mature tree are ideal. I have two. I love them. They are climbing some 100 + year old red oak trees. They take about four years to get going. When they do - stand back in awe.