Established easily and now growing very well
Shady, west facing wall
GC
Northumberland
This climber is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
"Wispy lacecap, with a pincushion of tiny white flowers surrounded by the occasional full floret, on this self-supporting deciduous climber."
Shady, west facing wall
GC
Northumberland
I knew not to expect much growth for the first year or two, but was then rewarded by a very pretty , low maintenance climber that doesnt need to be pruned or tied onto trellis. It clings onto any surface, like an ivy. It survived being moved several times.
Clay
West scotland
Am amazing plant,didn't do much the first season,except foot a couple of flowers.Then,took of like a rocket,before I knew it was twinning up the drain pipe,and putting out branch's,which this season was heavy with blooms.My neighbour in the top flat is keen for me not to prune it back,he loves the flowers heading in his direction.
Petal pusher
Scotland
Bought 3 plants two years ago: 1st in a small tub in full shade by the back door & is romping up the wall - no flowers but not expecting any!, 2&3 either side of west facing bay window, excellent growth & have flowered this year
Poppy
NE England
It has been great as moved just before lockdown and needed some instant attraction in m garden which I was altering dramatically, time allowed and now has many wonderful additions from Crocus.
The comfrey feed maker
< ent
Great product good for climbing our wall.
Nomron
Kent
Excellent plant which is thriving in the front garden. Well packaged with a quick delivery.
Graeme
Glasgow
I have bought this plant in the past for a specific position in the garden. It has been planted in a particularly challenging spot- north facing although tucked in so sheltered, against a corner house wall. Buds are appearing and although the winter has been low in light levels! - I am expecting it to thrive. I have ordered from you before and have been impressed with the quality of plants I have received.
Lindy
Worcestershire
A pretty climber. Lacy flowers and shiny dark green foliage. Grows quickly' up right and self supporting. Ideal for covering sheds or fences or up a wall.
Free gardenener
South west
I have never had a problem with any purchase from Crocus!
Annie
Brighton
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Cathy
These plants are fully hardy, so they can be planted at any time of the year - however the best times would traditionally be autumn or spring. For more information, please click on the link below, which will take you to our 'when to plant' video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEkSggFJMdE
Helen
Nixster32
Irish ivy is quite a robust plant, and my fear would be that whatever you plant it with may eventually get swamped. Therefore, if you want an evergreen, then I would plant it on its own - otherwise, the climbing hydrangea would look lovely.
Helen
MCMC
Hello These can eventually grow to be large climbers, but this will take time as they are slow growing initially. You can prune them to restrict their growth in the late autumn or early spring, although this can reduce the amount of flowers you have the following year.
Georgin
Elaine
Hello there Ideally these climbers are better grown in the ground, so I would transfer it into the garden this autumn.
Elaine
Hello, These are happiest in the ground, so would plant it out as soon as possible, as this will also give it a chance for its stems to fix to the supporting walls/fences.
Helen
BB
Hello, This plant is not ideal for a pot as it does get pretty big in time and will prefer having its roots in the ground.
Helen
Miranda
Hello, I wonder if you are confusing this with a similar plant called Schizophragma hydrangeoides, which does have scented flowers. It does look very similar and it does have the common name of Japanese hydrangea vine - please click on the following link to go straight to it. http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/schizophragma-hydrangeoides/classid.4374/ As for damaging the pointing/drains, it is difficult to say with any certainty as it will really depend on where your drains are and what state your pointing is in. If the pointing is sound and you have no intention of pulling it away from the wall, then it could actually offer some protection, but if the pointing is loose and flaky, then it may come away when stems are removed. They are pretty big plants though, so my advice would be that if it is too big for the spot, then you should probably with something that is better suited.
Helen
Lynn
Hello, It sounds as though it could do with some fertiliser, but I would be careful not to over-feed it at this stage as you do not want to encourage the plant to put on lots of fresh new growth before the frosts arrive. You could however apply a generous mulch around the base of the plant now, and then start feeding it with a good, general purpose fertiliser such as Vitax Q4 in spring next year.
Helen
plantpot
Hello, These plants are not overly fond of a short back and sides, but if it has to be done, then you can tackle it in early spring, ideally leaving a framework of branches.
Helen
Regina
Hello, Yes, these do need time to start clinging to the wall - and the stems also need to be close to the wall before they develop aerial roots.
Helen
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