A robust and tolerant species ideal for sun or partial shade, on most soils, except waterlogged It's a lovely subject for scrambling over a wall or fence or growing through an established tree.

Established plants may be cut back after flowering, removing a third of the flowering shoots. Plants will also benefit from a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost or manure around the base of the plant in early spring.