Fabulous fragrant tubular cream flowers. Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil (or loam-based potting compost such as John Innes No.3 for container-grown specimens) Rate of growth: initially slow-growing Flowering period: July to August Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection) Clusters of jasmine-scented, creamy-white, tubular flowers in mid- and late-summer and lustrous, dark green leaves. This versatile, evergreen climber is perfect for covering a sheltered, sunny house wall or training through a robust tree. In areas where winter temperatures fall below -10 degrees centigrade it's best grown under glass in a large, cool greenhouse or conservatory. Garden care: In February or March trim to keep within bounds.
