Virginia Creeper — Climbers
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Happy in shade, light watering — fully hardy.
- Plant out
- Oct
- In flower
- Jul, Aug
- Sun
- Shade
- Water
- Low
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Hardiness
- H6
- Season
- autumn
- Spacing
- 800 cm
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
Growing notes
Grows to higher than 12 metres. Space about 400-800cm apart. In flower Jul-Aug.
Toxic to pets
Virginia creeper is harmful if eaten, to people and pets: the berries are poisonous and the leaves contain oxalates that irritate the mouth and cause sickness, and the plant can irritate skin. Wear gloves when pruning and keep the berries away from children and pets. If a person eats any or the skin reacts, get medical advice; if a pet chews it, contact a vet.
→ NHS 111 for a person; your vet or the Animal PoisonLine for an animal