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Parthenocissus, also known as ‘Virginia Creepers’, are wonderful deciduous climbers that are perfect for a range of situations. Some varieties in the genus have suckers and others have tendrils, but all have the ability to be trained
These climbers can tolerate a range of situations, with some happily thriving in full shade and others in full sun; most varieties produce a vibrant autumn leaf colour which adds further interest in the fall season.
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Parthenocissus henryana
Chinese Virginia Creeper
Common Name: Chinese Virginia CreeperLatin Name: Parthenocissus henryanaSoil: Any Fertile, Well drainedPosition: Full sun or full Shade sheltered or exposed positionHardiness: Very frost hardy down to -15°C needs no winter protectionEventual Height/Spread: 10m x 5mSpecial features: Mid green leaves with cream veins and a pink flushing on the leaf base.Parthenocissus henryana is a self clinging, large, deciduous vine with mid green leaves with cream veins with an attractive pink flushing at the leaf base. In autumn the foliage turns silver. After a long hot summer sometimes black coloured berries form. The Chinese Virginia Creeper is ideal for a modest garden, but will look great on a large surface with its phenomenal leaf display.
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia Creeper
Common Name: Virginia CreeperLatin Name: Parthenocissus quinquefoliaSoil: Any fertile, Well DrainedPosition: Full sun or partial Shade, will also tolerate majority shade.Hardiness: Very frost hardy down to -15°C needs no winter protectionFlowering Period: June to AugustFlowering Colour: Insignificant greenish flowersEventual Height/Spread: 15m x 5mSpecial features: Self clinging, vigorous climber with brilliant deep red autumn colours.Parthenocissus quinquefolia is a handsome, deciduous self-clinging climber that has a spectacular autumn colour is easy to grow and very vigorous so will need a lot of space. A north or east facing large wall would be perfect to show off its outstanding autumn fiery colours and modest crop of blue-black berries. The Virginia creeper is perfect to cover up any sized eyesore or old building with a large area. It is also fairly salt tolerant also so will do well in coastal regions.
Parthenocissus quinquefolia var. engelmannii
Engelman's Ivy Plant
Common Name: Engelman's Ivy PlantLatin Name: Parthenocissus quinquefolia var. engelmanniiSoil: Any fertile, Well DrainedPosition: Partial Shade, will also tolerate majority shade.Hardiness: Very frost hardy down to -15°C needs no winter protectionFlowering Period: June to AugustFlowering Colour: Insignificant greenish flowersHeight/spread in 10 years: 4.5m x 4.5mSpecial features: Attractive dark green, five fingered, pointed leaves in summer.Parthenocissus quinquefolia var. engelmannii is a deciduous, self-clinging climber grown for its foliage. Its attractive dark green, five fingered summer leaves change to give a fabulous display of reds and purples in the autumn. This creeper is perfect to cover up any sized fence or building with a large area and is particularly useful for shaded areas.
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Parthenocissus tricuspidata Robusta
Boston Ivy Plant
Common Name: Boston Ivy PlantLatin Name: Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Robusta'Soil: Any fertile, Well DrainedPosition: Partial Shade, will also tolerate majority shade.Hardiness: Very frost hardy down to -15°C needs no winter protectionFlowering Period: June to AugustFlowering Colour: Insignificant greenish yellow flowersHeight/spread: 20m x 10mSpecial features: Spectacular crimson autumn leaf colour and dull blue berries.Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Robusta' is a very vigorous, deciduous, woody-stemmed, tendril climber. This plant is grown for its spectacular crimson autumn leaf colour and dull blue berries. This climber will quickly cover large expanses of wall.
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Parthenocissus Veitchii
Boston Ivy
Common Name: Boston IvyLatin Name: Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Veitchii'Soil: Any fertile, Well DrainedPosition: Full sun or partial Shade, will also tolerate majority shade.Hardiness: Very frost hardy down to -15°C needs no winter protectionFlowering Period: June to AugustFlowering Colour: Insignificant green flowersEventual Height/Spread: 20m x 10mSpecial features: A very large, yet beautifully elegant climber with deep red and purple leaves in autumn.Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Veitchii' is an elegant climber that is best placed in sunlight to really show off its colours. The dark green leaves turn dramatic shades of red and purple in autumn and after long hot summers may bear tiny black fruits. It will need support for the first two years after which it will be totally self supporting and will provide a wonderful habitat for birds.
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