#ivy clings to just about any surface using little aerial roots. That’s the problem growing it up cracked render, as it could grow into the cracks, leading to the render coming off. But on sound walls the big advantage is that it’s a #ClimbingPlant that will secure itself. You don’t need to fit a #trellis.

There are many pretty varieties with different leaf patterns and colours. And some of our has established naturally (seeds dropped by #birds , probably)