Parthenocissus henryana
Re: Suitable siting
Kathy N
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Hi, Kath,
It will love being trained over a shed or fence. Unlike ivy, it won't cause structural damage to whatever is supporting it. It uses disc-like suckers on the tips of the tendrils to cling onto a surface. When the plant dies back, you will see these tiny discs. They're small and perhaps a little unsightly, but won't do any harm. Personally, I think P. henryana is an excellent climber - I much prefer its leaf colour to that of P. tricuspidata.
Kathy C
It will love being trained over a shed or fence. Unlike ivy, it won't cause structural damage to whatever is supporting it. It uses disc-like suckers on the tips of the tendrils to cling onto a surface. When the plant dies back, you will see these tiny discs. They're small and perhaps a little unsightly, but won't do any harm. Personally, I think P. henryana is an excellent climber - I much prefer its leaf colour to that of P. tricuspidata.
Kathy C
Posted: Wednesday 27th of April 2011 09:03 PM
Suitable siting
Shoot User
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Will this plant like being trained over a garden shed or fence? And could it cause damage?
Posted: Sunday 24th of April 2011 02:50 PM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 12:51 AM
Training Parthenocissus
Kathy N
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Hi, Lorna,
I'm not sure how old your Parthenocissus is but if it has been planted within the last two years or so, it will need support to encourage it to 'cling' to the wall. I would suggest using wire and vine eyes. After establish, with a little manouvering, you can remove the wire and eyes.
Kathy C.
I'm not sure how old your Parthenocissus is but if it has been planted within the last two years or so, it will need support to encourage it to 'cling' to the wall. I would suggest using wire and vine eyes. After establish, with a little manouvering, you can remove the wire and eyes.
Kathy C.
Posted: Saturday 1st of May 2010 11:01 PM Last reply: Saturday 1st of May 2010 11:01 PM
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Anyone know why my Henryana doesn't what to cling? I use sticky pads to encourage it to cling to a painted brick wall but it doesn't. If there are no cures for this problem what is the best way to attach it to the wall? Many thanks!
Posted: Saturday 1st of May 2010 08:43 AM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 01:11 AM
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Parthenocissus henryana (Silver-vein creeper) has been used in The HESCO Garden by Leeds City Council for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
Posted: Sunday 17th of May 2009 12:09 PM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 01:21 AM