In article , JennyC wrote:

Variegated ivy does not grow very fast and the bog standard green stuff is a
nightmare to keep in check.

For that use, probably not. As I mentioned, ivy grows straight up
while clinging, and bushes out and flowers when waggling free. Its
ground growth is more similar to its clinging form. But this does
mean that it is self limiting - IF the structure is strong enough
to take the weight and windage.

That last is a serious point. If there is any way that wind can
get at that wall, ivy (and even other climbers) could make it
dangerous. A 4 metre wall has a hell of a leverage in a wind,
and a mere double brick one could well blow over - well, it WILL
blow over if hit by a significant wind.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.