In article ,
Sacha wrote:
On 30/10/04 23:19, in article ,
"Klara" wrote:
In message , Mike Lyle
writes

Hydrangea petiolaris.

I do love ivies; but I really would strongly counsel against growing
one on a house wall.

Having just tried to remove one, I have to agree - sadly, though, as I
like them too.

Is Virginia creeper as tenacious?

Yes but it's not evergreen and neither is H. petiolaris. ;-(

And nor is Campsis - again suitable only for a south wall.

In my observation, there is precious little difference between
climbers when it comes to lifting tiles etc. and, with the self
clinging ones, you get a straight choice between adhesiveness and
likelihood of falling off.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.