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PARTHENOCISSUS quinquefolia var. engelmannii
Commonly known as Boston ivy, Virginia creeper
Bright scarlet self-clinging Virginia creeper
Further Reading....
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DeciduousLeaves with, usually, 5 oval, sharply toothed leaflets to 12cm (5in) long.
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Height12m-15m (40ft-49ft) or more -
Spread9m (30ft)
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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-clingingTendril climber.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
PARTHENOCISSUS quinquefolia var. engelmannii
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Additional Features
Good to knowVitis/Parthenocissus quinquefolia var. engelmannii. considered less vigorous than the species. Invasive and illegal to allow to grow in the wild
Place of originEastern North America -
HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf form
Palmate(see photos above) -
Leaf margin
Dentate
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Pruning group
Pruning 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 InterestAutumn
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eaten(People & Pets)
Skin irritant(People & Pets)
Parthenocissus - Growing Guide
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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
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
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
Garden Goodies
Sisal Twine
2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
Only £4.50
Garden Goodies
Natural Twine
Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres.
Ideal in the garden or the home.
Only £5.00
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