FALLOPIA baldschuanica
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FALLOPIA baldschuanica
Commonly known as Mile-a-minute vine, Russian vine, Silver lace vine
Vigorous woody climber ideal for covering unsightly fences or difficult corners. Panicles of tiny white flowers
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Leaf miners. -
Place of origin
Tajikistan, Afghanistan, western Pakistan. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousHeart-shaped, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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White
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PaniclesAxillary and terminal panicles
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Fully hardy
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Height
12m (39ft) -
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous perennial. Tiny, funnel-shaped flowers 6mm (¼in) across
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
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Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Rabbit Resistant
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