This climber is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.

• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: fertile, well-drained, neutral soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: July to October
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Wonderful dusty beetroot buds open from midsummer to chrysanthemum-like flowers with shaggy pom-pom heads. The flowers gradually fade to a mottled purple and white as they age. As it is such a compact plant, it is perfect for potting up into containers to brighten up your patio in summer.
  
  
• Garden care: In early spring cut back the previous year's stems to a pair of strong buds about 15-20cm (6-8in) above ground-level and apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the plant, avoiding the immediate crown.