Fallopia aubertii

China.

Mile-a-minute plant is a dense, climbing vine that can reach a height of 8 - 15 m and a width of 4 - 6 m. It usually grows 3 - 5 m per year.

The deciduous leaves of the Mile-a-minute plants are medium green, ovate and alternate. They are about 6 - 9 cm in size. Mile-a-minute plant is bright yellow in autumn.

The white flowers of Mile-a-minute plant appear in panicles from July to September.

Densely branched, spreading branches.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Mile-a-minute plant has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub, facade

Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

- If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.
- Nets, rods or trellises - many materials are suitable as climbing aids for delicate climbing plants. However, it is important that the main shoots of the plants are securely attached.

Pruning, ideally from February to March, is advisable for this plant.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

- Watering: In the period from April to mid-October
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April
- Pruning: In the period from February to March.