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AMPELOPSIS brevipedunculata 'Elegans'
('Tricolor') - leaves attractively mottled white and tinged pink. Not vigorous
Further Reading....
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Deciduous3-lobed or 5-lobed palmate leaves 5-15cm (2-6in) long, hairy beneath
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Height4m (13ft)
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingwoody climber. Produces axillary cymes of small flowers followed by spherical, pinkish purple, later clear blue berries 5mm (¼in) across
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Full sunA sunny site encourages fruiting.
AMPELOPSIS brevipedunculata 'Elegans'
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesNone.Place of originNortheastern Asia.
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Silver variegated
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Pruning groupPruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilrestrict roots for better fruiting.
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Ampelopsis brevipedunculata 'Elegans' - Growing Guide
Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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