By Bobo
London,
United Kingdom 
I havre a picket fence at the front of my house and want to grow a hedge behind it that will come through the gaps and provide a contrast with the wod of the fence. I'd like something a bit irregular and arching (so no privet) and preferably with flowers and/or some colour. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks
19 Feb, 2010
Answers
not sure where you are in the UK but hardy fuschia is possible in some parts
19 Feb, 2010
As Buzzbuz says, Escallonia is a good idea, Apple blossom is one of the best. Cotoneaster Horizontalis could also prove a good choice. Pamg's Hardy Fuschia would be fine.
19 Feb, 2010
what about bridal wreath spirea or weigelia.
19 Feb, 2010
How high do you want it? as lavender could look nice
19 Feb, 2010
Sorry - I should have said - I want a hedge about 6 foot high. I'm in London - the soil is clay and the site is more or less west facing. it gets sun from midday- 5pm in the summer. Thanks.
20 Feb, 2010
maybe weave a nice climber in the fence mite look nice .
20 Feb, 2010
You could try escallonia which has an arching habit, and pretty (small) pink flowers in summer. I eventually gets to 6 foot but can be trimmed back.
19 Feb, 2010