QuestionsHow to growTrees and ShrubsChoosing trees and shrubsClimbers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Shane O Grady asked 14 years ago I am looking for a colourful summer climber/creeper to climb up the back face of my house, it will have to grow in a pot as there is a path that separates the house from garden. 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 7 years ago It is much better to cut a hole in the path, abot 20cm x 30cm to plant a climber such as Boston ivy or potato vine as these do not do well in pots. The former self-clings, the latter needs support of wires or trellis.