Virginia Creeper | Parthenocissus quinquefolia
The Highlights
- Can easily climb up an entire two-storey wall
- Leaves are a luscious green from spring to summer
- Foliage turns a fiery ruby red in autumn
- Can cope in full sun or shade
- Fully hardy throughout the UK, even in the worst winters
- Support required until well established
- Please Note: Our climbers are pruned back each winter, and some during the summer, so you may find at certain times of the year they do not cover the whole 90cm cane. This is intentional to ensure the best growth when you plant out
The Highlights
- Can easily climb up an entire two-storey wall
- Leaves are a luscious green from spring to summer
- Foliage turns a fiery ruby red in autumn
- Can cope in full sun or shade
- Fully hardy throughout the UK, even in the worst winters
- Support required until well established
- Please Note: Our climbers are pruned back each winter, and some during the summer, so you may find at certain times of the year they do not cover the whole 90cm cane. This is intentional to ensure the best growth when you plant out
Care Guide
Good Pest and Disease Resistance
Is generally disease free. The plant may have issues with Red Spider Mites and Vine Weevils. Inspect the leaves regularly for signs pests, including webs and notches bitten into the foliage. If you find Red Spider Mites then try misting the plant as they thrive in more dry conditions. If you find Vine Weevils then try to pick off as many of the adults and the larvae as possible. If necessary there are pesticides you can use to try to control the bugs.MORE
Water Often in First Year
In the first year of you planting the plant, youwill want to water it often to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during prolonged dry and hot periods. As the plant establishes itself, however, its watering needs will decrease to the point where it should be self sufficient in all but the hotest of droughts.
Full Sun to Full Shade
This variety can cope in full sun to full shade and everything in between.
Any Moist but Well-Drained Soil
If your soil is particularly clay heavy and gets waterlogged often, make sure you mix in plenty of organic matter and perhaps even gravel or perlite to help improve drainage.
Not Required
Don't worry, this isn't a hungry plant so your food bills won't be going up!
For more care tips and ideas visit our Knowledge page
Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower