Virginia Creeper

The first few months with Virginia Creeper were underwhelming. Almost no visible growth and I questioned my decision repeatedly. Then something shifted — I think getting pruning at the correct season for the specific variety right was the turning point. vertical growing habit maximising space in sm…

I planted Virginia Creeper without expecting much and it's become one of the most satisfying things in my garden. ability to soften hard architectural features naturally is something I couldn't have predicted from looking at it in a nursery. You only understand it once the plant is established and p…

I'd had Virginia Creeper for about eight months with acceptable but unremarkable results. Then I started really paying attention to feeding with a high-potassium fertiliser in summer to encourage flowering and the difference over the next two months was dramatic. ability to soften hard architectura…

Here are my notes from twelve months of growing Virginia Creeper: Spring: peak flowering display in summer. This was the moment that confirmed the whole venture. I focused on training new growth to the support structure while still flexible during this period which set up the rest of the year. ver…