Russian Vine,Mile a Minute. A very vigorous, twining climber with heart-shaped green leaves. Clusters of white, pink-tinged, flowers in autumn, followed by small fruit. A useful plant for covering unsightly structures. Max Height 12m. Flowers August to September. Fruits October. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Fallopia baldschuanica
A very vigorous, twining climber with heart-shaped green leaves. Clusters of white, pink-tinged, flowers in autumn, followed by small fruit. A useful plant for covering unsightly structures.
Additional information
| Generic | Fallopia |
|---|---|
| Species | baldschuanica |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Russian Vine, Mile a Minute |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 12m |
| Family | Polygonaceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | August, September |
| Colour Fruit | white |
| Fruits When | October |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Provide support |
| Border | Climbing wall |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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