Silver Veined Creeper growing guide

Silver Veined Creeper

Botanical Name: Sikkim: Parthenocissus sikkimensis. Silver Vein: P. henryana. Boston Ivy ‘Lowii’: P. tricuspidata. Virginia: P. quiquefolia.
Family: Vitaceae
Plant Type: Sikkim: Evergreen climber. Silver Vein, Boston Ivy, Virginia Creeper: Deciduous climber
Size (HxW): Sikkim: 10-30cm x 180-300cm. Silver Vein: 2-10m x 30-100cm. Boston Ivy: 2-15m x 1m. Virginia: 30m x 1m. Can all be clipped to size.
Depth & Spacing: Plant at the same level as in the pot, where the roots meet the stem with the roots spread evenly below the soil.
Soil: Moderately fertile to humus rich, moist well drained soil is ideal.
Aspect: Full sun to semi shade. Best autumn colour with a bit of sun.
Climate: Cool to Mediterranean
Frost: Hardy
Water: Keep moist until established (this takes around 4-6 weeks of regular watering) then water only if rainfall is low.
Fertiliser: Add an all purpose fertiliser in spring while establishing. Flowering Time: Summer, insignificant, followed by ornamental berries the birds will enjoy.
After Flower Care: None required.
Notes: Prune as required to control growth – winter is ideal. Self clinging. As far as I’m concerned mine can ramble where it likes, but if you are fussy about paint then you should know they will mark it.

Silver Veined Creeper