Not self clinging, it's a twiner, so needs a support to twine around.

One of my favourite climbers :o)

..preferably thinnish supports. Mmmm lovely smell.

Ooo! thanks peoples! Did not expect an answer that quickly this forum is fab! So does this climber grow alot per year then? Was after a climber for fairly quick cover.

It grows quite quickly once it gets established.
Take a look at one of my recent photos of Trachelospermum jasminoides ... leaves glowing under the snow....( 26 Dec. 09 )
You can see how nice it looks in winter, provided it is planted in a reasonably sheltered area.. :o) I hope this helps.

Thanks! will be going to buy one from garden centre today if they stock them!

Good luck.. :o)

Can be a bit slow to start with - I wouldn't say its fast, more medium grower really. And Roxy, if you find one, take note of where it is in the garden centre - if its under shelter, then you need to keep it sheltered a bit for a week or so. If its out in the open, then it's fine and you can plant it now.