Virginia creeper - Parthenocissus
The Virginia creeper or Parthenocissus is a much loved climbing plant. The plant owes this to its particular large and beautiful leaves that turn a beautiful fire red colour in the autumn. Its rapid growth and the low demands regarding location also contribute to its popularity. This climbing plant is often used to give walls and large surfaces a natural appearance.
Does my Parthenocissus need to be tied when climbing?
The Parthenocissus belongs to the self-clinging climbing plants. This means that they climb along a wall or fence with little clinging roots that arise from its branches, just like Ivy and Climbing Hydrangea. You can guide these climbing plants initially, but then they can continue climbing upwards independently. If you do not do this, your Parthenocissus can penetrate too much of your garden instead of climbing. Do not worry about its roots penetrating too deeply into your wall. This is a myth. These climbing plants will help to insulate your home rather than cause damage to it!
We have the following varieties of Parthenocissus in our assortment:
– Parthenocissus henryana
– Parthenocissus quin. Star Showers
– Parthenocissus tr. Fenway Park
– Parthenocissus tr. Minutifolia
– Parthenocissus quinquefolia
– Parthenocissus quinquefolia var. Engemanii
– Parthenocissus tricuspidata Veitchi Boskoop
Mositure levels:
Normal
Location:
Shade/semi-shade/sun
Height:
To ten metres, depending on pruning
Evergreen or deciduous:
Deciduous
Pruning:
Prune thoroughly to keep the plant compact
Fertilizing:
NPK in the spring
Flower:
Green-yellow, unobtrusive flower bunches
Flowering period:
May-June
Trivia:
Did you know that the Virginia creeper belongs to the Grape (Vitis) family?