Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) is a vigorous climber which is ideal for covering fences, unsightly walls, bin stores, and the like. Its large five-lobed leaves turn a breathtaking wine-red colour in Autumn. It doesn’t need support, as it will cling to anything. It produces tendrils with little suckers on the end which will adhere to just about any surface. Its close relative, the Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata), will spread even further if left to its own devices.
They are distinctly unfussy in their requirements, although good soil and feeding will make them grow more rapidly. They will do equally well in sun or shade. Prune if necessary in early winter.
If a friend or neighbour has one, try taking hardwood cuttings from well ripened wood in winter.
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Position: full sun or shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: ... more
fast-growingFlowering period: June to AugustHardiness: fully hardyJustifiably popular, thanks to its unrivalled, spectacular autumn colour, this vigorous creeper none the less needs to be handled with care. Given a sunny spot, its five-pointed, deeply divided, mid-green leaves turn brilliant shades of crimson-red in autumn, and are often followed by dark purple berries. It's a showstopping plant that will quickly romp across a large wall but it needs lots of space, regular pruning and will smother other plants it finds in its way. All of this make it an unsuitable choice for small gardens or for laissez-faire gardeners.Garden care: Provide some support until the plant is well established. (This may take up to two years). Once established, tie in stray shoots and prune in early winter to keep the plant within bounds, paying particular attention to stems that are encroaching on windows, guttering or roofs.
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Position: partial shadeSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering ... more
period: June to AugustHardiness: fully hardy (borderline)Less vigorous than its popular relative, Virginia creeper, this deciduous climber is ideally suited to smaller gardens, where it will quickly cover an awkward area, such as a north or east-facing wall. Unless it is grown in a sunny spot, its autumn colour is less dramatic too, but in spring and summer, its leaves are very pretty - deeply divided, velvety and dark green with prominent white and pink veins. A versatile and handsome plant.Garden care: Provide some support until the plant is well established. (This may take up to two years). Once established, tie in stray shoots and prune in early winter to keep the plant within bounds, paying particular attention to stems that are encroaching on windows, guttering or roofs.
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