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Which Plant Would Suit?

I am looking to try to hide a cat flap in a garden shed, but the cats must be still able to use it, so I am looking for a plant that will

Grow to about 3 foot max
Fast growth
Evergreen
Hardy
Semi Shade

I was thinking about a dwarf bamboo type, but have no idea as this is totally new to me
so would welcome any ideas you may have
Sometimes I wake up grumpy, other times I let him sleep !:rotfl:

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  • valentina
    valentina Posts: 1,016 Forumite
    I would use euonymus fortunei - there are several but 'emerald and gold' is a hardy one, evergreen, grows in shade.
  • Eenymeeny
    Eenymeeny Posts: 2,018 Forumite
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    How about a hebe? Lots of different types and heights available. Flowers in summer. Usually white or purple.
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  • Beware the Euonymus, if its too close to the cat flap it can take over, mines grown to about 8ft as it was too close to the house. My suggestion would be Daphne Odora Auromarginata, green/gold leaves, highly scented flowers, evergreen, 2ft high maybe a tad on the slow side.
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  • Mrs_PI
    Mrs_PI Posts: 120 Forumite
    I have looked at those thanks guys do they grow quick?

    I need something that I can plant this year and by winter be hiding the cat flap

    What about some kind of fancy grass plant?
    Sometimes I wake up grumpy, other times I let him sleep !:rotfl:
  • valentina wrote: »
    I would use euonymus fortunei - there are several but 'emerald and gold' is a hardy one, evergreen, grows in shade.

    thats a good choice, I have one and are a safe bet.
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