Originally Posted by Martin Pentreath

Hi all,

We have a virginia creeper on a north facing wall. It's been there for
three years. It's been doing well and has spread nicely. But this year
it is steadfastly remaining as a collection of twigs clinging tightly
to the brickwork. I'd been hoping rather optimistically that maybe it
was just a bit late. But with June in sight I think it's time to face
up to reality. However, when I cut into any of the stems they are
green and sappy, not brown and dead. Is there any hope or should I
just replace it? I don't like the bare-wall look and if it has to
replaced I'd rather get its replacement started earlier than later. If
I put another one in its place is it likely to suffer the same fate?
Incidentally it is growing out of largish pot on the patio, coult that
be it's problem?

Cheers!

Martin