Thread: Shrubs for hot and cold?

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Originally Posted by cadiar

Anyone any suggestions, I am trying to fill in 150m of post and rail fence with flowering shrubs.

The problem I have is that being up in La Alpujarra, and my garden being open to the elements, in summer it is in full sun reaching temperatures of 50C+ and in winter icy winds blow off the Sierra Nevada dropping to -15C.

I tried Bouganvillas, but they died in the cold, as did Galan de la noche, both of which I love, even when I wrapped them in fleece for the winter. Falso Jasmin grow, as do Buddleias, but I want something fragrant and colourful if possible.

I have got some Mock Orange, but whether they will survive the rest of the summer is debateable.

I have planted a conifer hedge as a windbreak for my orchard, but I am not sure they are going to make it either... I have lost about five of thirty so far despite regular watering.

I used to think that asking the Garden Centre was the best option, but as they are all down on the coast, that doesn't work in my case. Suggestions gratefully received.

try forsyhia grows very quickly here, pampus grass if you just want a filler, and look out for a climbing rose with small clusters of white or yellow small flowers we have two which have taken over two 3mtr fence panals a spectacular display in late spring orleanders suvive here to minus 5 and survive the heat once established

Hi Phil
We have slightly similar mountain climates and honeysuckle grows wild here so you shouldn't have too much of a problem with it.