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PARTHENOCISSUS quinquefolia
Commonly known as American ivy, Virginia creeper
Good autumn colour on this true Virgina creeper
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - leaves with, usually, 5 oval, sharply toothed leaflets to 12cm (5in) long.
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Height - 15m (49ft) or more -
Spread - 9m (30ft)
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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 - self-clinging prolific climber with adhesive pads on the tendrils. Small green flowers followed by blue berries.
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Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade -
Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these. - berries can cause mild stomach upset. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. Invasive and illegal to allow to grow in the wild -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - eastern North America -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf form - Palmate - see photos above -
Leaf margin - Dentate - see photos above
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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 -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
Parthenocissus - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of PARTHENOCISSUS quinquefolia
PARTHENOCISSUS quinquefolia var. engelmannii >
Commonly known as: Boston ivy, Virginia creeper.
Bright scarlet self-clinging Virginia creeper
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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