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Parthenocissus himalayana var. rubrifolia

Parthenocissus himalayana var. rubrifolia

Fragrant

Genus: Parthenocissus
Family: Vitaceae

About this plant

A vigorous self clinging deciduous climber with attractive orange-red autumn colour. The green 3-lobed green leaves are attractively textured, marking out the veins. Blue berries follow unremarkable, but fragrant green flowers

Growing Information

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

H3

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

For the best autumn colour, site in partial shade or full shade. It thrives in any fertile, well-drained soil. Although hardy, this species still needs a sheltered position

Pruning

Pruning group 11 in early winter, can also be cut back in summer

Propagation

Propagate by layering or hardwood cuttings

Pests

Susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

PrairieWall Trained

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years