Parthenocissus himalayana var. rubrifolia
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
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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Bronze | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Green | ||
| Autumn | Red Orange | Blue | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Vitaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Climbing
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Parthenocissus are vigorous deciduous climbers with either tendrils or disk-like suckers, and lobed or palmate leaves which often colour brilliantly in autumn. Inconspicuous green flowers are sometimes followed by attractive blue or black berries
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
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
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Climber and wall shrubs
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 11 in early winter, can also be cut back in summer
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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