Our Parthenocissus are normally despatched in 2 or 3 litre pots growing up 60cm canes, however they will be dormant at this time of year. > Kind regards and look forward to any advice > Does it sound ok? I have made a sort of trellise from wooden brances to help something climb up I would like something fast growing but that can be controlled :-) > - I want it to grow up a bin store 1m wide by 5m high and then over the roof of said binstore. To Plant in a 1m wide and 30 cm across planter - I can make the planter deep if needed. the 2L pot) and if it is suitable for the following. > I wondered what height the virginia creeper comes when purchased (e.g. You can also plant in mid summer as long as you make sure the plants are kept well watered. The best times are in the autumn when the soil is still warm enough to encourage root growth but the plant isn't in active growth, or the spring before the temperatures start to rise. Helen We would like to plant a Virginia creeper on our garden wall - when is the best time of year?Īs a general rule plants that are grown in containers can be planted at any time of year as long as the soil isn't frozen solid. Only if you have a very big wall as the Virginia creeper, which is not evergreen, gets really big. We do sell evergreen climbers,- I have attached a link below.Ĭan I grow virginia creeper on the same wall as ivy? Looking for evergreen cover! Unfortunately we don't have an evergreen climber with red leaves. Something fast growing and a wide spread if you can help. I wanted something that has vivid red leaves but doesnt lose them in winter. Helen I am lookng for an evergreen climber to cover a long back fence in a large garden. It is very unlikely to damage a sound wall, but if the plaster, render or mortar is loose, then it may. Helen Will this plant damage the wall it is grown on? I'm afraid ivy would probably be the best option as it will be the plant best able to cope with the low light, however if you rally don't want one of these, then you could try one of the climbing hydrangeas - just don't expect too many flowers. It only gets approx 3 to 4 hours sun before mid day then is in full shade, are there any climbers that could cope with this? We don't want ivy as our neighbour all ready grows it. We have an east facing side passage that Leeds to our front door and a small courtyard which is the height of our house and our neighbours. I would try and improve the soil first by digging in lots of organic matter. It would grow through a hedge but will need a relatively fertile, well drained soil. Helen Would it be suitable to grow through a boring wild plum hedge in very poor freedrained soil? As for pruning, they are big plants so I would not restrict them too much, but you can remove any stems that have come loose. The Boston ivies can tolerate some shade, but they tend not to flourish in very heavy shade. Helen I would prefer "Boston Ivy" if at all possible - I am used to managing Hedera ivy! - can we maintain and manage Parthenocissus by pruning etc in very shady area (North) I'm afraid I would not advise planting the Parthenocissus in pots as they will not flourish for any length of time. Can you advise as to how many plants I would need to ultimately cover the whole wall, ideal size of pots and how far apart I should position the pots? -Many thanks! I am hoping to grow Virginia creeper to cover it- but it would need to be in pots. Hello! I have a big, ugly brick wall in my back yard 4m wide and 2.5m high. 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.
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