I am no gardener but have read that virgina creeper is hardy and a prolific creeper. I wanted it to grow and cover a hideous wall (well away from windows etc). I had thought i would be having to cut back strands on an almost daily basis in an attempt to contain it. However am not having this experience.
I bought it as a bunch of sticks from the garden centre in Oct 2010, spring/summer 2011 it did sprout a bit, approx 30cm away from main stem and some leaves were present which turned the lovely red colour in autumn.
I researched and saw that it said it may sulk the first year, but watch out for the 2nd year, so i had high hopes this year.
It has spouted again but looks the same as it did last year, it isn't growing anymore in my opinion. It has started to look a little withered also. I resorted to giving it some miracle grow this weekend - wasn't expecting that with a virginia creeper.
It is supposed to thrive anywhere??!!
Admittedly it is in a fairly clay soil, but it has got compost/grit around it also.
Am i doing something wrong or not doing something i should?
I'm tempted to go back to the garden centre and ask/negotiate that they replace with an established plant as i can't help but think my bunch of sticks in 2010 were duds. Any advice?!