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    PARTHENOCISSUS
    PARTHENOCISSUS
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    PARTHENOCISSUS

    Commonly known as Boston ivy, Virginia creeper

    See also CISSUS and VITIS

    Genus of about 10 species of deciduous tendril climbers from forests in the Himalayas, eastern Asia and North America.

    More commonly they cling by disc-like suckers on the tips of tendrils.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Wall-grown plants offer good wildlife environment.
    • Place of origin
      North America, Himalayas, eastern Asia.
    • Deciduous
    • 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
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • skin irritant
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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    varieties
    PARTHENOCISSUS tricuspidata 'Green Spring'
    Japanese creeper
    A very vigorous form of the Boston ivy with broad leaves which densely cover walls to which the stems are self clinging
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £19.50
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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    Brown / Green Twine
    Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres. Ideal in the garden or the home.
    Small
    £5.00
    Large
    £10.00
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    Sisal Twine
    2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
    £4.50
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