Madeira Vine

Also known as Anredera cordifolia, the Madeira Vine is a vigorous, tuberous-rooted evergreen climber that can be grown as a perennial in the UK if given protection. It is most famous for its long, drooping racemes of tiny, white, almond-scented flowers that appear in late summer and autumn. The foliage is lush and heart-shaped, providing a dense green screen. A unique feature of this plant is the production of aerial tubers in the leaf axils, which can be detached and planted to grow new vines. In the UK, it is best grown against a warm, south-facing wall or in a large container in a conservatory. It is relatively tender (H2/H3) and the underground tubers should be protected from hard freezes with a thick mulch or by lifting. It is a fast-growing plant that quickly covers a trellis, making it excellent for creating a temporary summer privacy screen. It thrives in well-drained soil with plenty of sun.

Sun: Full sun.

Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil.

Hardiness: H2 — down to 1°C.

Flowering: Aug, Sep, Oct.