silver lace vine
Fallopia baldschuanica
Overview
The silver lace vine (Fallopia baldschuanica) is an incredibly hardy and versatile vine that looks amazing throughout the entire season. In the summer, densely packed evergreen foliage provides year-round interest. In the fall, the foliage turns a brilliant red-orange and provides a stunning contrast to the delicate white flower clusters and silver midribs of the leaves. It also has an impressive growth rate, quickly covering arbors, trellises, and pergolas with its thick foliage. A fast-growing, easy-care addition to any garden, silver lace vines are considered a must-have for gardeners looking for a splash of color.
Care Guide
Watering
Silver lace vine requires regular watering when growing and flowering for best performance. During the spring and summer months, keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water the soil thoroughly until moisture begins to run out of the bottom of the pot. Do not allow the vine to dry out completely between waterings. Reduce watering frequency in the fall when plant growth starts to slow and stop completely in the winter months. During periods of extreme heat, water twice a week, being sure to soak the soil down to the roots.
Light
Silver Lace Vine prefers full sun exposure and thrives between 5 to 6 hours of direct sunlight every day. When planting in a location, make sure the vine will be exposed to early morning sun or late afternoon sun. During the summer months, it's best to keep the vine in part shade to avoid sunburn and maintain the vibrant foliage. It's also important to ensure that Silver Lace Vine is distanced from other plants as it can spread aggressively if not controlled.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 4-7.
Pruning
Silver lace vine is a vigorous, fast-growing vine, and requires regular pruning to keep it looking its best. It should be pruned twice a year, once in late winter or early spring and again in mid-summer to late summer. When pruning in late winter or early spring, it is important to remove any dead wood, and to reduce the size of the vine to the desired size. For heavy pruning, cut back the stems to within 6 to 8 inches of the ground. When pruning in mid-summer to late summer, simply deadhead the flowers to prevent them from setting seed. Be sure to use sharp, sterilized pruning shears, and avoid cutting too close to the main stems.
Propagation
Seed Propagation
Uses & Symbolism
Attracts: Birds.
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Beetles, weevils, Pest resistant, Disease resistant, Drought resistant .
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