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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.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous
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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-clinging
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Additional Features
Good to knowWall-grown plants offer good wildlife environment.
Place of originNorth America, Himalayas, eastern Asia. -
Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
Skin irritantPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
Parthenocissus - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of PARTHENOCISSUS
PARTHENOCISSUS henryana
Chinese Virginia creeper
dark green foliage veined silver, turning red in autumn
Gift-wrapping available
£18.50 each
PARTHENOCISSUS quinquefolia
American ivy, Virginia creeper
good autumn colour on this true Virginia creeper
Gift-wrapping available
£18.50 each
PARTHENOCISSUS quinquefolia var. engelmannii
Boston ivy, Virginia creeper
bright scarlet self-clinging Virginia creeper
Gift-wrapping available
£18.50 each
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
Gift-wrapping available
£18.50 each
PARTHENOCISSUS tricuspidata 'Veitchii'
Japanese creeper
slightly smaller leaves which are purple when young
Gift-wrapping available
£18.50 each
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.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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™.
Only £7.50
