Description
Fallopia aubertii, commonly known as silver lace vine, is a beautiful and fast-growing climbing plant that is prized for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. This plant is native to East Asia and is a popular choice for covering fences, walls, and trellises in the UK. Fallopia aubertii is a low-maintenance plant that is ideal for full sun to partial shade locations in the garden. It prefers well-draining soil and is tolerant of drought and heat. The plant’s delicate, lacy foliage is a beautiful shade of green, and its fragrant, white flowers appear in late summer to early fall, adding a beautiful and romantic touch to the garden. In addition to its ornamental value, Fallopia aubertii is also valued for its ability to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden. The plant’s flowers provide an important source of nectar for bees and butterflies. To create a harmonious planting scheme, consider pairing Fallopia aubertii with some complementary companion plants. For example, the yellow blooms of Clematis tangutica (golden clematis) can provide a beautiful contrast to the white flowers of the silver lace vine. The delicate, pink flowers of Rosa ‘Albertine’ also pair well with Fallopia aubertii and their climbing habit makes them ideal for planting alongside the vine. Overall, Fallopia aubertii is a great choice for adding beauty and interest to any UK garden.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Russian Vine, Mile-a-minute Vine
- Hardiness:Fully hardy
- How big will I get? Fallopia aubertii can grow to a height of 8m and a spread of 4m.
- Did You Know That:The plant is known for its rapid growth and ability to cover large areas quickly. In fact, it can grow up to 20 feet in a single growing season!
Plant Calendar
A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Fallopia aubertii is a versatile plant and can cope with wet or drier soils, but prefers there to be decent drainage. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.
Best Position
Fallopia aubertii prefers a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.
Maintenance
Fallopia aubertii is a fast growing vine, as the name mile-a-minute suggests, and although it does not necessarily require pruning, it will need trimming if you want to keep it compact, or any smaller than its maximum size. It can be trimmed as required with as much length removed off of the longest shoots as needed.
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Fallopia aubertii can have problems with leaf miner, and it tends not to have problems with diseases.