Cultivation Details:
Requires a warm sunny position and a light soil[1, 245].
Although not hardy outdoors in most of Britain, the plant has a fleshy root about 30cm below the soil surface and this can be stored overwinter in a greenhouse or frame[1, 219], replanting it in May[245]. One report says that the root can be left in the ground in the very mildest parts of Britain[245].
A climbing plant, supporting itself by means of tendrils[219].
The greenish-white flowers are powerfully scented[245].
Dioecious, male and female plants must be grown if seed is required[219].
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