Fallopia baldschuanica

RHS Plant Profile
Russian vine

Other common names

China fleece vine, fleece flower, mile-a-minute vine, silver lace vine, mile-a-minute plant

Synonyms

Fallopia aubertii
Polygonum aubertii
Bilderdykia aubertii
Polygonum baldschuanicum
Bilderdykia baldschuanica

Climber Wall Shrub

A vigorous, woody, twining deciduous climber, with heart shaped dark green leaves. In summer panicles of tiny pink-white flowers appear, followed by small pink fruits

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

8-12 metres

Max Spread

4-8 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
4-8 metres
Max Height
8-12 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H7

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Polygonaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Genus
A genus of fast-growing flowering vines and shrubs in the Buckwheat family, known more commonly as bindweed. they have heart-shaped green foliage and dense panicles of small, pink-tinged white flowers
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Pakistan to Tadzhikistan

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in poor, moderately fertile moist, but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Provide strong durable supports. Pruning is required to keep this very vigorous climber under control. Please see further advice on plants which have the potential to become a nuisance

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown containers and place in a cold frame in spring or as soon as seed is ripe. Take heeled semi-ripe cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in autumn.

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Climber and wall shrubs

Pruning

Pruning group 11 - trim to fit in the space available.

Pests

May be susceptible to leaf minor

Diseases

Generally disease-free