Watch out for

Slugs and snails: Protect emerging shoots with physical barriers like copper tape or apply iron phosphate pellets.

Vine weevil: Apply a biological control containing Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes to the soil in late summer.

Root rot: Ensure planting in free-draining soil with grit and avoid overwatering during the dormant period.

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation around plants and apply a suitable fungicide if infection becomes severe.

Leaf scorch: Plant in partial shade with dappled light and maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging.