By Wildrose
Devon,
United Kingdom 
My husband has just cleared an area next to a north facing wall. We now want to plant one or two flowering shrubs in this spot.
Do you have any suggestions for planting please? We already have mahonia, philadelphus, viburnum, ‘bridal wreath’ and a ginkgo in the same bed.
Thank you.
8 Apr, 2024
Answers
Agree with Meadowland, a couple of Chaenomeles would do well in that situation. Can be left as a bush or trained to be a fan. Early flowering and interesting fruit would be my choice also.
9 Apr, 2024
If we have room a weigela would be my choice too. We do have a chaenomeles against the same wall further along so perhaps another would be a good idea too?
Thank you both so much for all your helpful suggestions - the lady at the nursery said exactly the same! Great minds!
It can only look better than it does at the moment!!
10 Apr, 2024
Skimmia, Sarcoccoa and Camellia would probably do well.
8 Apr, 2024