AMPELOPSIS brevipedunculata 'Elegans'

('Tricolor') - leaves attractively mottled white and tinged pink. Not vigorous

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£17.50 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

Deciduous - 3-lobed or 5-lobed palmate leaves 5-15cm (2-6in) long, hairy beneath
Height - 4m (13ft)
Climber - Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging - woody climber. Produces axillary cymes of small flowers followed by spherical, pinkish purple, later clear blue berries 5mm (¼in) across
Hardy - cold winter - Hardy 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)
Full sun - a sunny site encourages fruiting.
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - none.
Place of origin - northeastern Asia.
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Leaf Colour (if not green) - Silver variegated -
Pruning group - Pruning group 6
Suitable 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 Interest - Autumn -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - restrict roots for better fruiting.