Parthenocissus henryana (Chinese Virginia Creeper, Parthenocissus) Type Climber, Deciduous Form Trailing / hanging Size Climbing or Spreading Plant Colours Dark green Foliage Care Medium - high Hardiness Frost hardy Growth Medium Growing Plant Earmark this plant   Parthenocissus henryana description: This smaller leaved Virginia creeper is a slower growing variant with a more attractive leaf, which is darker with distinctive silver veination. Henryana might be less hardy but it is also more manageable within the smaller garden, it also has excellent brillant red autumn colour. Parthenocissus henryana cultivation notes: This climber is less vigorous than it larger leaved cousins in the parthenocissus genus. Henryana will grow on most soils but is more demanding and generally less hardy, prefering a fertile well drained soil and being able to tolerate light shade. Plant in autumn or late spring with plenty of compost up against a wall or fence. Be ready for regular trimming once established and tie new growth into trellis or wires. Plant Strengths: Attractive autumn colour; Suitable for container growing; Tolerates heavy clay soils. Plant Weaknesses: Does not produce showy attractive flowers; Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils. Design & Plant Use for Parthenocissus henryana: Ideal for informal cottage garden style planting Common Missspellings: Parthensissus, Pathenocissus If you've enjoyed the FindMePlants website, why don't you help make it better and buy the FMP boys a cuppa?

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