Russian vine

Also known as: China fleece vine; fleece flower; mile-a-minute vine; silver lace vine; mile-a-minute plant

A vigorous, woody, twining deciduous climber, with heart shaped dark green leaves. In summer panicles of tiny pink-white flowers appear, followed by small pink fruits

Scientific classification

Species: Russian vine (Fallopia baldschuanica)
Genus: Fallopia
Family: Polygonaceae

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Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type: 8-12 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Russian vine

Distribution map

Pakistan to Tadzhikistan

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Russian vine

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Russian vine care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Routine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. For last-year flowering growth, prune after flowering; for current-year flowering growth, prune in late winter or spring. This guidance is for established plants.

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown containers and place in a cold frame in spring or as soon as seed is ripe. Take heeled semi-ripe cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in autumn.

Growing

Grow in poor, moderately fertile moist, but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Provide strong durable supports. Pruning is required to keep this very vigorous climber under control. Please see further advice on plants which have the potential to become a nuisance

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