Virginia creeper
I have a Parthenocissus quinquefolia which I planted when it was about three
foot high in order to climb up a shiplap wall which has been painted with black Sadolin. The creeper refuses to anchor itself to the wood. It produces its little 'feet' to grab with but they never take hold and the only way I can get it to grow upwards is to put wire across in its path. Do you think the Sadolin is something it doesn't like or is there some other problem? Rob Graham |
Virginia creeper
"Rob graham" wrote in message ... I have a Parthenocissus quinquefolia which I planted when it was about three foot high in order to climb up a shiplap wall which has been painted with black Sadolin. The creeper refuses to anchor itself to the wood. It produces its little 'feet' to grab with but they never take hold and the only way I can get it to grow upwards is to put wire across in its path. Do you think the Sadolin is something it doesn't like or is there some other problem? Rob Graham It will normally glue itself to a rough surface but I find the weight of the plant often pulls it off and it is better in a hedge or large shrub. P. tricuspidata is a better bet for a flat surface and there are a number of good named clones that are not to rampageous! -- Charlie, gardening in Cornwall. http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk Holders of National Plant Collections of Clematis viticella (cvs) and Lapageria rosea |
Virginia creeper
Rob graham wrote: I have a Parthenocissus quinquefolia which I planted when it was about three foot high in order to climb up a shiplap wall which has been painted with black Sadolin. The creeper refuses to anchor itself to the wood. It produces its little 'feet' to grab with but they never take hold and the only way I can get it to grow upwards is to put wire across in its path. Do you think the Sadolin is something it doesn't like or is there some other problem? Sadolin is safe for birds - I'd imagine it's not a problem for plants and the shiplap should be ok because we have some at the back and a few cuttings from our plants have settled there pretty well. Our virginia creeper not always hooks itself on the fence of the front garden though (10m long), sometimes it hangs there and then attached itself further along. Is it a new plant? It takes a while to establish and then there's nothing to stop it! |
Virginia creeper
"Charlie Pridham" wrote in message
... It will normally glue itself to a rough surface but I find the weight of the plant often pulls it off and it is better in a hedge or large shrub. P. tricuspidata is a better bet for a flat surface and there are a number of good named clones that are not to rampageous! Charlie, gardening in Cornwall. I sometime "jest" to my other half that we don't live in a house - we live in a plant. The house is engulfed by Virginia Creepers. While it does look lovely, especially now as it is turning deep red, it has a tendency to get everywhere including the guttering and into the roof space. We would have no doors or windows were it not for a bit of pruning. There is a large bell outside the front door - we didn't discover that until last Winter when the leaves fell. That said, we wouldn't be without it, nor would the numerous house sparrows that live and roost in it. After it has shed its leaves, the house looked quite naked over Winter. Don't know what variety it is though. -- David .... Email address on website http://www.avisoft.co.uk .... Blog at http://dlts-french-adventures.blogspot.com/ |
Virginia creeper
"La Puce" wrote in message ups.com... Rob graham wrote: I have a Parthenocissus quinquefolia which I planted when it was about three foot high in order to climb up a shiplap wall which has been painted with black Sadolin. The creeper refuses to anchor itself to the wood. It produces its little 'feet' to grab with but they never take hold and the only way I can get it to grow upwards is to put wire across in its path. Do you think the Sadolin is something it doesn't like or is there some other problem? Sadolin is safe for birds - I'd imagine it's not a problem for plants and the shiplap should be ok because we have some at the back and a few cuttings from our plants have settled there pretty well. Our virginia creeper not always hooks itself on the fence of the front garden though (10m long), sometimes it hangs there and then attached itself further along. Is it a new plant? It takes a while to establish and then there's nothing to stop it! Yes, it was newly planted in April (about three foor high). It's growing well - just doesn't seem to want to attach itself to the wall. Rob |
Virginia creeper
"Rob graham" wrote in message ... "La Puce" wrote in message ups.com... Rob graham wrote: I have a Parthenocissus quinquefolia which I planted when it was about three foot high in order to climb up a shiplap wall which has been painted with black Sadolin. The creeper refuses to anchor itself to the wood. It produces its little 'feet' to grab with but they never take hold and the only way I can get it to grow upwards is to put wire across in its path. Do you think the Sadolin is something it doesn't like or is there some other problem? Sadolin is safe for birds - I'd imagine it's not a problem for plants and the shiplap should be ok because we have some at the back and a few cuttings from our plants have settled there pretty well. Our virginia creeper not always hooks itself on the fence of the front garden though (10m long), sometimes it hangs there and then attached itself further along. Is it a new plant? It takes a while to establish and then there's nothing to stop it! Yes, it was newly planted in April (about three foor high). It's growing well - just doesn't seem to want to attach itself to the wall. Rob Try those small brown cable clips, the ones with a masonry pin and plastic clip, pin the stems to the surface, you will find once the wind and weather can no longer move them the new growth will attach. old growth will no re-attach. -- Charlie, gardening in Cornwall. http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk Holders of National Plant Collections of Clematis viticella (cvs) and Lapageria rosea |
Virginia creeper
Rob graham wrote: Yes, it was newly planted in April (about three foor high). It's growing well - just doesn't seem to want to attach itself to the wall. Is it perhaps too shaded. I'm asking that because bits of ours which sometimes end up under a rose floribonda, seek sunshine and therefore grow into space trying to find the sun and somewhere to hook itself. I wouldn't worry until next spring. Give it a chance :o) |
Virginia creeper
"La Puce" wrote in message oups.com... Rob graham wrote: Yes, it was newly planted in April (about three foor high). It's growing well - just doesn't seem to want to attach itself to the wall. Is it perhaps too shaded. I'm asking that because bits of ours which sometimes end up under a rose floribonda, seek sunshine and therefore grow into space trying to find the sun and somewhere to hook itself. I wouldn't worry until next spring. Give it a chance :o) No, it's certainly not too shaded. The wall faces south and is in sunshine most of the day. But as you say, see what happens in the spring. It won't be doing too much growing now for a while and maybe it'll be better then. hanks for your input. Rob |
Virginia creeper
Try those small brown cable clips, the ones with a masonry pin and plastic
clip, pin the stems to the surface, you will find once the wind and weather can no longer move them the new growth will attach. old growth will no re-attach. -- Charlie, gardening in Cornwall. Yes. they might be the answer. Rob |
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