Parthenocissus henryana – Chinese Virginia Creeper

Parthenocissus henryana is one of the most beautiful and underused of all self-clinging climbers. Through summer its deeply divided, velvety leaves display a striking pattern of silver-white veining against a dark bronze-green background — an effect that is particularly vivid in partial shade. Then, as autumn arrives, the foliage transforms into a blazing tapestry of brilliant scarlet and crimson, rivalling even the most celebrated autumn-colouring trees. Self-clinging and vigorous, it will clothe a wall, fence, or shaded structure with effortless elegance across all seasons.

Why Choose Parthenocissus henryana

• Stunning silver-veined, bronze-green foliage through summer — most vivid in shade
• Spectacular scarlet and crimson autumn colour — one of the finest of any climber
• Self-clinging — attaches directly to walls and fences without wires or trellis
• Ideal for shaded, north- and east-facing walls where colour is hard to achieve
• Vigorous and fast-growing — provides rapid coverage of large structures
• Deciduous — allows light through in winter while providing dense summer coverage

Growing Guide

• Position: Partial to full shade; foliage colour and silver veining most intense out of direct sun
• Soil: Moist, well-drained; tolerates most soil types
• Hardiness: Fully hardy (RHS H5)
• Ultimate height: 8–10m on a suitable wall
• Pruning: Cut back in late winter or early spring to keep within bounds; tolerates hard pruning

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant in partial shade for the most striking silver leaf variegation
• Water well during the first growing season to establish a strong root system
• Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Once established, it is vigorous and largely self-sufficient

Delivery

Supplied in a 3 litre pot. Grown and dispatched from Stoneybrook Nursery. All plants are carefully packaged to arrive in excellent condition, ready to plant.