Chinese Virginia Creeper | Parthenocissus henryana
Vigorous autumn climber
Grown by Mollie
Cheltenham
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Chinese Virginia Creeper
Parthenocissus henryana
- A fast growing deciduous climber with fantastic autumn colour
- Velvety dark blue-green foliage with silver veining and a burgundy underside which turns a fiery ruby red in autumn
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner for reliable, vigorous growth
- Happy in any light conditions from full sun to shade
- Can grow to 6-9m, easy to prune - a less vigorous alternative to Virginia Creeper
- Easy to care for and generally disease free
- Ideal for covering a wall, trellis, fence or structures like sheds and garages. Chinese Virginia Creeper also makes excellent groundcover under trees in a woodland planting scheme
- 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 year they do not cover the whole 90cm cane. This is intentional to ensure the best growth when you plant out
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Chinese Virginia Creeper can be grown in a pot, but as it is a vigorous climber, it will require a very large container of at least 60 cm in diameter.
How big does it get?
Chinese Virginia Creeper is a fast-growing vine that can reach heights of 10 to 15 metres and spread extensively.
How much sunlight does this need?
Chinese Virginia Creeper prefers full sun to partial shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Chinese Virginia Creeper prefers a well-drained soil and is adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions.
How much watering does this plant need?
Chinese Virginia Creeper requires moderate watering, aiming for about 2.5 centimetres of water per week to maintain evenly moist soil.
Will this plant need pruning?
Chinese Virginia Creeper can be pruned at any time of the year to control its size, cutting back long trailing stems by 30 to 60 centimetres to prevent it from becoming invasive.
How hardy is this plant?
Parthenocissus henryana has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it can withstand temperatures from -5°C to -10°C and is hardy in most of the UK, but may need a sheltered spot in colder northern regions.
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