Polygonum aubertii Seeds | Silver Lace Vine
LATIN NAME: Polygonum aubertii
COMMON NAME: Silver Lace Vine, Silver Fleece Vine
Plant Profile
Polygonum aubertii, commonly known as Silver Lace Vine, is a fast-growing, deciduous, twining climber in the knotweed family (Polygonaceae), native to woodlands and thickets of the east, while it has been cultivated widely for its flowers. Mature plants top out at about Ten metres. All of this makes Silver Lace Vine a satisfying plant to grow and to get to know.
Science & Biotechnology
Polygonum aubertii sits in the knotweed family, a group that keeps botanists, horticulturists and plant breeders busy with questions of classification, adaptation and ornamental potential. Silver lace vine has a real and distinguished place in research. For practical purposes the message is encouraging: generations of cultivation have produced plants of predictable, well-mannered garden character.
Uses & Benefits
Silver Lace Vine brings genuine presence to the garden and earns its keep across the growing season. Silver lace vine is a fast-growing, deciduous climber of woodlands and thickets, bearing heart-shaped, bright-green leaves and masses of small, white, fragrant flowers in late summer. Its fragrant flowers are a magnet for bees and butterflies, and its dense, twining growth gives a quick cover for fences and arbors, while its fast growth makes it a valuable plant for the screening. To raise silver lace vine, sow seeds in pots of moist, open soil in a cool, bright place, keep them gently watered, and grow little vines on in the sun. Establishment is uncomplicated, and afterwards ordinary care suffices.
Knotweeds span the famous tonic He Shou Wu for hair and vitality, the resveratrol-rich Hu Zhang, and smartweeds of folk use; He Shou Wu’s record includes rare liver-injury reports, so the herb belongs in professional hands while the genus’s ornamental fleeceflowers grace the garden.
Growing from Seed
Starting Silver Lace Vine from seed is simple and satisfying. Surface-sow onto a light, well-drained compost, dust over a thin covering, and keep evenly moist and sunny until the seedlings show. Pot the young plants on as they grow, harden them off gradually, and plant them into their final positions when sturdy.
Our Take
At around ten metres, it stays at a scale that suits modest gardens. It is a solid representative of the Polygonum group, true to type from seed. Sun, free drainage and a patient first year are all it really requires.
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