In August and September this woody deciduous climber is literally smothered with panicles of tiny, funnel-shaped, pink-tinged white flowers. Ideal for covering an unsightly structure or wall in sun or partial shade, but plant with caution since it’s extremely fast-growing and can end up choking everything in its path!
Position: full sun or partial shade
Soil: any poor to moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
Rate of growth: extremely fast-growing
Flowering period: August and September
Flower colour: white
Other features: heart-shaped, dark green leaves; one of the quickest growing climbing plants; the flowers are followed by small, pinkish-white fruits
Hardiness: fully hardy
Garden care: Each year in early spring cut back to fit the available space
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