Parthenocissus semicordata Seeds | Himalayan Creeper
LATIN NAME: Parthenocissus semicordata
COMMON NAME: Himalayan Creeper
Plant Profile
Himalayan Creeper (Parthenocissus semicordata) grows as a climber in the grape family. The Himalayan creeper clings to walls and trunks with slender tendrils, broad, pointed leaves turning scarlet in autumn, and the whole climber carries the bold, bright look of the old wall. It is a climber of open, sunny, deep, rich, moist, well-drained ground. Bees and other pollinators visit the flowers freely through the season. It is the sort of plant that quietly justifies the space it occupies.
Science & Biotechnology
As part of the grape family, Parthenocissus semicordata contributes to research on plant classification and adaptation, while nurseries and gardeners continue to trial it for cultivation. Raising it from seed today is a matter of ordinary good practice rather than specialist skill.
Uses & Benefits
Gardeners value Himalayan Creeper for its ornamental character, and the plant also fits naturally into herb, vegetable and cutting gardens. The Himalayan creeper is a bold, useful plant of old wall and study collection. It is a bold, useful plant of open, sunny, deep, rich, moist, well-drained garden. Creeper seeds are happy in a fine, sandy mix on a bright sill. Mature plants need little attention in a well-chosen position.
Virginia creeper is the fastest way to clothe a wall in autumn fire; its berries are toxic to people though relished by birds.
Growing from Seed
Himalayan Creeper is one of those generous plants that come along well from seed. Scatter the seed evenly over a loose seed compost, cover to no more than its own depth, and keep the pot moist and bright. Pot the young plants on as they grow, harden them off gradually, and plant them into their final positions when sturdy.
Our Take
As a climber, it settles into a routine quickly once established. Once established, Himalayan Creeper largely looks after itself. It is generous with beginners and their occasional misjudgements.
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