Planting a hop in the shade

I reckon its worth a try, unless the area is very dark indeed, perhaps behind other shrubs as well as next the shed with a fence behind. They're usually pretty tall when you buy them, lashed to a stick - buy the tallest one you can find, then its not got so far to go.

I planted a hop on the shady side of an arch last year and it got to 12 feet by autumn so if the shade is not too dense, it should be OK

Be aware that not only is it deciduous, but the new growth starts from the base each year. You need to cut back the old tangled stems and pull them off. It's a real job - I did mine this afternoon!

Hmm, I didn't realise that Spritz - Garrison, you might want to consider something else to go over the roof, in that case.

Andrewr ,Spritzhenry ,Bamboo ,
Thanks for your helpful replies.................can anyone suggest something vigorous that would cover the shed this summer and perhaps stay in place,...at least until himself has to replace the roof covering again.
Regards.............Garrison

Honeysuckle of some variety?

Hi Bamboo,
Any particular type of Honeysuckle ...I have to come up with an idea quickly as himself is muttering about using a camouflage net,,,,he got the idea from something we saw at Glastonbury festival eeek!.

I'd have two - Lonicera belgica (late spring, midsummer flowering, very fragrant) and Lonicera serotina (mid summer to autumn flowering), but then that's just me - overkill!

Hi Bamboo,
thanks for the suggestions....today have planted Lonicera japonica and Lonicera serotina....so belt and braces....ready to grow over the lean-to "himself" is tacking on to the shed.....it is to house the pottery wheel he has just obtained,...as this is going to be an open-sided construction, I think he is hoping for a good summer, pictures himself throwing pots throughout the long summer afternoons.

Well, we can all dream....