Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: January to March Hardiness: fully hardy Cheerful yellow flowers appear on bare stems in winter and early spring and really brighten up a dark, winter day. This vigorous shrubby climber is easy to grow and easy to train on wires or a trellis, but it looks just as attractive left to scramble freely over low walls. Bright green stems, even in winter, and dark green shoots add to the appeal of this lovely climber. Give it space to express itself and prune regularly.

• full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth

full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growthDecember01