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<i>Parthenocissus quinquefolia</i>
<i>Parthenocissus quinquefolia</i>
<i>Parthenocissus quinquefolia</i>
<i>Parthenocissus quinquefolia</i>
<i>Parthenocissus quinquefolia</i>
<i>Parthenocissus quinquefolia</i>
<i>Parthenocissus quinquefolia</i>
<i>Parthenocissus quinquefolia</i>
<i>Parthenocissus quinquefolia</i>
<i>Parthenocissus quinquefolia</i>

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

virginia creeper

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Justifiably popular thanks to its unrivalled autumn colour, this vigorous creeper nonetheless needs to be handled with care....

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A chimney reacher but also a vigorous pergola plant among vines - small yellow flowers sustain bees and hoverflies and the five-lobed leaves turn wine-red in autumn Val Bourne - Garden Writer

Plant description

Justifiably popular thanks to its unrivalled autumn colour, this vigorous creeper nonetheless needs to be handled with care. Its five-pointed, deeply divided, mid-green leaves turn brilliant shades of crimson red in autumn and there are occasionally dark purple berries to add to the mix. 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 makes it an unsuitable choice for small gardens or for laissez-faire gardeners.

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Flowering period

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Plant features

Position

Full sun / light shade / shade

Rate of growth

Fast-growing

Soil

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness

Fully hardy

How to care for Parthenocissus quinquefolia:

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 autumn or early winter to keep the plant within bounds, paying particular attention to stems that are encroaching on windows, guttering or roofs.

Please note:

This climber is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.

Warning

Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin irritant

GOES WELL WITH

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