north east facing beds?

hotcookie101

Am planning on re-landscaping garden, adding about 10-15m of flower beds along the left fence (faces north east) by getting rid of a large shed and decking, and turfing some.

Can I have recommendations for plants, pref perennial, or shrubs, maybe some climbers (I own the fence, need to replace a few panels...) that would grow in the area? Its a clay soil, have some azaleas, rhododendrons in the bed on other side (SW facing) and there was one on the ne bed, although no longer that healthy...

RAS

I would be inclined to dig a lot of muck or municipal compost and some sand in lighten the soil first.

Some climbing roses cope well with north east facing situations and will like clay.

hotcookie101

Could I plant raspberry canes or fruit bushes there? Or do they need more sun? (the bed currently there gets sun until about 11-12)

absfabs

Fan trained Morello cherry trees do well on North/NorthEast wall or fence, but dig in extra organic matter.

Abs

hotcookie101

thanks, I don't really like morello cherries though unfortunately. Is it ok to climb/attach things up a plain wood fence? (it has concrete posts) I am responsible for/own that side

absfabs

Some types of clematis don't mind shade, and they climb quickly. If fence is sturdy enough, I can't see why you couldn't attach some trellis or similar. Again, they need lots of organic matter digging in before planting.

Abs