This climber is semi-evergreen, so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new foliage appears again in spring.

• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: average to fast-growing
• Flowering period: June to July
• Hardiness: borderline hardy (may need winter protection)
  
  The new foliage of this evergreen, twining climber emerges a distinctive bronze colour, but gradually fades to green as it ages. From early summer the yellow flowers start to appear, these contrasting beautifully with the colourful foliage.
  
  
• Garden care: Cut back established plants after flowering, removing a third of the flowering shoots. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost or manure around the base of the plant in early spring.