Large, bare areas such as bare walls or architectural questions (e.g. a crooked shed) are predestined for planting and thus greening with wild wine, also known as virgin vine. Although the fast-growing plant is quite easy to care for, you should pay attention to a few points when planting - the wild wine grows all the more beautifully and will inspire you with its autumn colors.
If Virginia creeper is planted in spring, it has enough time to form strong roots before winter
autumn or spring?
In principle, container goods can be planted during the entire growing season, although very hot and dry phases are less recommended - both the heat and the dryness make it difficult for the plant to develop strong roots in its new location. Thus, either spring or autumn is indicated as the ideal time for planting Virginia creeper. Both seasons have their pros and cons in this regard.
Pros and cons of spring planting
Planting in spring offers the advantage that the young Virginia creeper can take root before the onset of winter and also grow vigorously. In the cold season, the plant is then strong enough to survive frost and other winter weather crises. However, spring planting should only be carried out after the ice saints - ergo at the earliest in the middle to the end of May - so that the still sensitive young plant does not freeze to death in any late frosts.
Pros and cons of fall planting
Alternatively, planting in autumn is of course also possible, although this should be done no later than mid to late September - preferably even earlier. The young vine should have enough time to form roots before the onset of winter and to be able to grow in their new location. If possible, specimens planted in autumn should be protected from the cold with brushwood, leaves or straw.
tips
Make sure you prepare the soil thoroughly before planting and enrich it with compost, horn shavings (€32.93) or similar.