Parthenocissus henryana (Chinese Virginia creeper) — H65 cm | Pot Ø15 cm
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Frequently asked questions
Does Henry's Virginia creeper damage walls? Its adhesive suckers can mark painted or delicate plastered surfaces — it is better suited for stone, brick, or raw concrete walls, and metal fences.
Is Henry's Virginia creeper evergreen? No, it is a deciduous plant — its foliage falls in winter after the autumn blaze, leaving the wall bare from November to March and highlighting architectural facades during the cold season.
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- Delivery in 2 to 5 working days
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CARE TIPS ON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack your plant immediately and inspect it
- Let it acclimatize for 24-48h in a bright spot out of direct sunlight
- Check the soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting, if needed
- Keep it away from heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe the leaves to remove dust
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🍂 Silvery green and purple foliage • 🔴 Blazing crimson red in autumn • 🌿 Self-clinging with adhesive pads • ❄️ Hardy down to −20 °C • 🐾 Non-toxic • 📏 H65 cm | Pot Ø15 cm
Parthenocissus henryana, or Chinese Virginia creeper, is a climbing plant native to China, with deep green compound leaves veined with silver and purple highlights. Unlike common Virginia creeper, it stands out with its very decorative silver veins and a more refined habit. In autumn, its foliage bursts into a spectacular crimson red before falling.
Among the hardy climbers in the catalog, it is one of the easiest — it clings to walls by itself thanks to its adhesive pads, with no stakes or ties.
Which Virginia creeper variety should you choose?
The Parthenocissus genus offers two species with distinct characteristics — both available in the catalog:
- Parthenocissus henryana (this plant) — deep green compound leaves veined with silver and purple highlights, more refined and less vigorous habit, prefers partial shade. The elegant and decorative version all year round.
- Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'Engelmannii' — glossy green leaves with 5 leaflets, very vigorous with dense coverage, tolerates full sun. The most powerful and fastest wall-covering version.
Light & location
Parthenocissus henryana prefers partial shade or gentle sun — these conditions bring out its most pronounced silver veins and the most intense autumn red. In full sun, the foliage suffers and loses its characteristic silver highlights. Ideal for shaded facades or north- or east-facing balconies.
- Exposure: partial shade to gentle sun — avoid harsh full sun.
- Support: wall, fence, pergola or facade — it clings by itself with its adhesive pads, without any ties.
- Soil: ordinary, moist and well-drained.
- Hardiness: down to −20 °C — among the most frost-resistant climbers.
Beware of painted surfaces or fragile render — the adhesive pads of Parthenocissus can mark and damage delicate surfaces when the plant is pruned or removed.
Watering & care
Parthenocissus henryana is very undemanding once well established. Water regularly during the first year, then the plant becomes almost self-sufficient. An annual pruning at the end of winter helps control its growth and encourages denser foliage. Semi-woody stem cuttings taken in summer root easily. If leaves turn yellow outside of autumn, check for overwatering or too sunny a location.
- Watering: regular during the first year, moderate afterwards — tolerates drought well once established.
- Pruning: light at the end of winter to control growth and thicken foliage.
- Foliage: deciduous — the wall is bare in winter, covered from March to November.
- Care: very easy — no guidance or tying needed.
Avoid walls exposed to dry, cold winds — a sheltered location significantly extends the decorative season and preserves the brightness of the silver veins until the first frosts.
Decor ideas & plant combinations
Parthenocissus henryana creates a textured and changing green backdrop — silvery green and purple in spring and summer, blazing crimson red in autumn. Its deciduous foliage lets the wall breathe in winter, highlighting an architectural facade or fence.
- To keep the wall covered in winter too, pair it with the evergreen Lonicera henryi — its dark green foliage all year round complements the Parthenocissus during the months when it is bare, for a facade that stays covered all year.
- For a texture contrast on a fence, the variegated white and green evergreen Hedera algeriensis 'Gloire de Marengo' contrasts elegantly with the dark foliage of Parthenocissus — two climbers, evergreen and deciduous, that complement each other all year.
- To add fragrant blooms, the evergreen Clematis armandii, with its very fragrant white flowers, blends naturally into the Parthenocissus backdrop — its flowers in March-April come before the Virginia creeper is in full leaf.
- For maximum autumn effect, pair it with Engelmannii on the same large wall — the two Virginia creepers with slightly different foliage create a spectacular gradient of reds and oranges in October-November.
Verdeia tips
- Plant it in partial shade for more pronounced silver veins: in full sun, the foliage turns uniformly green and loses its characteristic silver highlights — a shaded or east-facing exposure preserves the full color richness of the foliage throughout the season.
- Let it cling by itself: its adhesive pads allow it to climb any rough surface unaided — do not tie the stems; they will find their way naturally and create a more organic, uniform green wall.
- Prune at the end of winter, before the leaves appear: this is the only time you can clearly see the stem structure — a light pruning on shoots extending beyond the support is enough to maintain a neat silhouette without sacrificing the upcoming autumn bloom.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Parthenocissus henryana
- Common name: Chinese Virginia creeper
- Origin: China
- Dimensions on delivery: H65 cm | Pot Ø15 cm
- Adult size: 5 to 10 m depending on support
- Exposure: partial shade to gentle sun
- Watering: moderate
- Foliage: deciduous
- Hardiness: down to −20 °C
- Care: very easy
- Toxicity to animals: non-toxic
- Decorative style: Urban jungle / Tamed wilderness / Green facade
Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the silver veins and autumn blaze naturally varies depending on exposure and plant age.
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Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
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What should I do when my plant arrives?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?
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