One will grow “lovely fragrant flowers all summer.”
Angela Patrone Senior Lifestyle Reporter
04:03, 11 Feb 2026
Garden fences and walls look better if you plant 3 fast-growing climbing flowers by them(Image: susandaniels via Getty Images)
An empty wall or fence can detract from the overall aesthetic of your garden, leaving it looking unfinished or exposed. However, there’s a simple and elegant solution that can transform these blank spaces into vibrant features: fast-growing climbing plants.
Three particular varieties have caught the attention of gardening enthusiasts. On the Facebook page Gardening UK Hints, Tips and Advice, Demi Bishop, a gardening fan, sought recommendations for plants to cover her garden wall.
She posted: “Hi all. Can anybody recommend something to grow up this [wall] for a little extra privacy? As you can see, it’s slabs at the bottom. I was thinking of a climbing rose, but open to other ideas.”
Fellow green thumbs responded in the comments section with three stunning plant suggestions.
Star Jasmine can certainly be a rewarding plant to feature in your garden (Image: Aalok Aich / 500px via Getty Images)
1. Star Jasmine
Star Jasmine is a rewarding choice for any garden. This attractive woody climbing plant is cherished for its evergreen foliage and beautifully scented flowers.
Becky Pink, a group member, suggested: “Star Jasmine would be ideal, needs to be planted in a large pot with good drainage, it has a lovely scent.”
David Stretton-Watts added, “Star Jasmine will grow in a large pot. It’s evergreen and has lovely fragrant flowers all summer.”
Rachel Green also recommended Star Jasmine, describing it as a “fast-growing climbing plant you can put there.”
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has identified Star Jasmine as one of their premier climbing plants. They explained: “This attractive, fragrant, self-clinging evergreen has been seen more often recently and seems hardier than previously thought.
“The glossy green leaves are prettily mottled and cream-edged and develop pink tints in cooler weather. For two months in summer, there are clusters of sweetly scented, white, jasmine-like flowers.”
Clematis came recommended by gardening enthusiasts due to its stunning blooms(Image: Akchamczuk via Getty Images)
2. Clematis
Gardening enthusiasts have recommended Clematis for its spectacular blooms. Gunnn Sayles commented: “Clematis would look lovely, they do not like the sun on the roots in the morning, so need to cover up.”
Kay Willis concurred: “Clematis. There are loads of choices as they flower at different times.”
Salli Binsted added: “My personal favourites are Clematis. A large variety of colours, flower shapes and sizes, evergreen and non-evergreen. I have some in large pots that thrive in a south-facing garden and were still flowering in November.”
The RHS particularly recommends Clematis Alionushka for covering walls and fences.
They noted: “The large ruffled bells of this prolific yet very manageable clematis are bright pink, sometimes with mauve tints, and with a darker stripe through each petal.”
Grow a David Austin rose called Gertrude Jekyll (Image: Hang Tran via Getty Images)
3. David Austin roses
Jermey Graves, an enthusiast of these blooms, suggested: “I would definitely get a David Austin brochure, which will help you choose the right rose for you.”
Recommending a specific David Austin rose variety, Cindy Singleton suggested: “I would put some trellis against that wall and grow a David Austin rose called Gertrude Jekyll. It’s a beautiful one and enjoys a sunny spot, a short climber, stunning pink and a very strong fragrance.
“It would need a huge pot, but it will work well given the right compost and care. I have two against some strong trellis, mine are in the ground, but I know people do have them in pots.”
According to the David Austin Roses website, this particular variety is described as a “vigorous rose” that will “grow perfectly” in pots and containers, or in borders positioned against walls.
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