They’ll be happy in either sun or shade. You’ll get brighter autumn colour if grown in shade.
They prefer their soil to be lightly moist. Try not to let their soil dry out completely between watering.
They’ll grow as big as you let them so prune them back regularly. They’ll quickly cover a wall if left alone.
Botanical name
Parthenocissus
Nickname
Chinese Virginia creeper
Plant type
Climbing plant, outdoor
Plant height (including pot)
40-50cm
Pet/baby safe
Toxic if eaten
Nursery pot size
15cm
Virginia creeper is one of the most stunning autumn plants. This fast-growing vine turns bright red and orange toward the end of the year, providing a dramatic flame-coloured display. You’ll need somewhere that it can really spread out. Be careful though, as its suckers can damage woodwork.
Native to North and Central America, Virginia creeper is popular all over the world, usually grown across the front of grand houses. It’s evergreen, so it provides colour year-round, but the most spectacular is in autumn. It will grow in sun or shade, though, surprisingly, you’ll get better autumn colour if you grow it in shade.
Please be aware that this plant requires a fair amount of upkeep. It spreads extremely quickly and needs regular pruning to keep it to the size you want. It can take over nearby weaker plants, so it should be planted away from smaller shrubs and trees. It’s a demanding plant, but one that deserves the attention.
Did you know?
The name parthenocissus means ‘virgin ivy’ in Greek, though it’s actually not related to other ivy plants.
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