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PARTHENOCISSUS quinquefolia
Commonly known as American ivy, Virginia creeper
Good autumn colour on this true Virginia creeper
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DeciduousLeaves with, usually, 5 oval, sharply toothed leaflets to 12cm (5in) long.
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Height15m (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-clingingSelf-clinging prolific climber with adhesive pads on the tendrils. Small green flowers followed by blue berries.
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
PARTHENOCISSUS quinquefolia
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. Invasive and illegal to allow to grow in the wild
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originEastern North America -
Garden Location/ConditionsTown garden
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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.
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Seasonal InterestAutumn
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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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 quinquefolia
PARTHENOCISSUS quinquefolia var. engelmannii
Boston ivy, Virginia creeper
bright scarlet self-clinging Virginia creeper
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
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