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Beginner
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4m
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12m
max. height |
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5-10 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Parthenocissus henryana
Other names: Silver-vein creeper, Ampelopsis henryana, Vitis henryana, Chinese Virginia creeper
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Genus: Parthenocissus
Species: P. henryana - P. henryana is a self-clinging climber with velvety foliage (with white veins running down each leaf) turning bright red in autumn. Less vigorous than other Virginia creepers and can be used on a north-facing wall.
Parthenocissus henryana is: Deciduous
Flower: Green in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; White, Dark-green in Summer; Red in Autumn
Fruit: Blue-black in Autumn
Habit: Climbing
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Fatsia japonica (Japanese aralia)
Parthenocissus henryana (Silver-vein creeper) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 4m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Foliage only, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Plant in in any fertile, well-drained soil in any aspect, although locating in full or partial shade will result in the best autumn colour.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Kath Bhattacharyya
Will this plant like being trained over a garden shed or fence? And could it cause damage?
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- Posted: Sun. 24th April 2011 15:50
- Last reply: Wed. 27th April 2011 22:03
Question from
Lorna Shaw
Anyone know why my Henryana doesn't what to cling? I use sticky pads to encourage it to cling to a painted brick wall but it doesn't. If there are no cures for this problem what is the best way to attach it to the wall? Many thanks!
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- Replies: 1
- Posted: Sat. 1st May 2010 09:43
- Last reply: Sun. 2nd May 2010 00:01
Comment from
Nicola
Parthenocissus henryana (Silver-vein creeper) has been used in The HESCO Garden by Leeds City Council for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
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- Posted: Sun. 17th May 2009 13:09
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