Parthenocissus henryana explained

Parthenocissus henryana (Chinese Virginia-creeper or silver vein creeper) is a species of flowering plant in the vine family Vitaceae, native to China.

Description

It is a vigorous, deciduous tendril climber growing to 100NaN0. It has a more restrained growth than the other Virginia creepers.^[1] The large palmate leaves consist of five to nine oval leaflets, each up to 12cm (05inches) long, with strong white veining. The leaves colour to a brilliant red in autumn before falling. Clusters of inconspicuous flowers in summer may be followed by black fruits.^{[2] [3]}

Cultivation

In China it grows on moist rocks, at heights of 100-.^[4]

Parthenocissus henryana can grow on walls and trellising, in large pots, and as a groundcover on slopes. It is propagated from seeds or cuttings. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.^{[5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. Clive Lane, Plants for Small Spaces, 2005, p. 72
2. Book: RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. 2008. Dorling Kindersley. United Kingdom. 978-1405332965. 1136.
3. Carolyn Herriot, A Year on the Garden Path: A 52-Week Organic Gardening Guide 2006, p. 135
4. (Hemsley) Graebner ex Diels & Gilg.
5. Web site: RHS Plant Selector – Parthenocissus henryana. 16 January 2021.
6. Web site: AGM Plants - Ornamental . July 2017 . 72 . Royal Horticultural Society . 17 April 2018.