A popular climber reaching up to 3 m (1 m of annual growth). Ornamental fragrant beige flowers, borne in whorls at the ends of shoots during May and June, followed by orange berries (July-October). Slightly pubescent leaves and stems. It doesn't have any special soil requirements In May it's often subject to attack by aphides, especially when grown in dry and sunny positions. An excellent all-purpose climber.