- Parthenocissus species are vigorous and often fast-growing climbers
- Popular for beautiful Autumn foliage of red & amber leaves
- Its tendrils end in adhesive-like tips, giving this vine the ability to cement itself to walls
Parthenocissus species are vigorous and often fast-growing climbers that are popular for their easy-care nature and lush foliage, which is at its most impressive during the autumn months. The leaves are either divided into leaflets and are maple-like, and usually take on fiery autumn colouring before they fall. A woody, deciduous vine, Virginia Creeper can be high-climbing or trailing The flowers are tiny and green, and somewhat insignificant, with little ornamental value. Its tendrils end in adhesive-like tips, giving this vine the ability to cement itself to walls and therefore need no support, this also means it doesn’t damage buildings the way some vines do.
Parthenocissus species will grow in any moderately fertile soil in a sunny or partly shaded position. These vigorous growers should be kept in check by a prune in early winter to keep tidy and under control.
