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PARTHENOCISSUS
Commonly known as Boston ivy, Virginia creeper
See also CISSUS and VITIS
Further Reading....
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Deciduous
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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 - young plants might need support, initially
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Against a wall - or through large tree.
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Full shade -
Full sun -
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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 - - wall-grown plants offer good wildlife environment. -
Pests & Diseases - trouble free -
Place of origin - North America, Himalayas, eastern Asia. -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
Parthenocissus - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of PARTHENOCISSUS
PARTHENOCISSUS henryana >
Commonly known as: Chinese Virginia creeper.
Dark green foliage veined silver, turning red in autumn
PARTHENOCISSUS quinquefolia >
Commonly known as: American ivy, Virginia creeper.
Good autumn colour on this true Virgina creeper
PARTHENOCISSUS quinquefolia var. engelmannii >
Commonly known as: Boston ivy, Virginia creeper.
Bright scarlet self-clinging Virginia creeper
PARTHENOCISSUS tricuspidata 'Green Spring' >
Commonly known as: Japanese creeper.
A very vigorous form of the Boston ivy with broad leaves which densely cover walls to which the stems are self clinging
PARTHENOCISSUS tricuspidata 'Veitchii' >
Commonly known as: Japanese creeper.
Slightly smaller leaves which are purple when young
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
