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Boston Ivy | Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Veitchi'

Fast growing vibrant colour for walls and fences

The Highlights


    • A fast growing deciduous climber with dazzling autumn colour
    • Leaves are a luscious green from spring to summer, then turn to ruby red in autumn, retaining their colour longer than most deciduous plants
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner for reliable, vigorous growth
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators Award
    • A low maintenance plant - happy in all light conditions from full sun to shade
    • Can easily cover a two storey wall - grows to max 20m, but is easily trimmed
    • Support required until well established Until the plant has managed to establish itself it will need to be supported. Use a small trellis, series of canes, or some wall wiring. MORE
    • Please Note: Our climbers are pruned back each winter, and some during the summer, so you may find at certain times of year they do not cover the whole 90cm cane. This is intentional to ensure the best growth when you plant out

Boston Ivy | Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Veitchi'

Fast growing vibrant colour for walls and fences
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The Highlights


    • A fast growing deciduous climber with dazzling autumn colour
    • Leaves are a luscious green from spring to summer, then turn to ruby red in autumn, retaining their colour longer than most deciduous plants
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner for reliable, vigorous growth
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators Award
    • A low maintenance plant - happy in all light conditions from full sun to shade
    • Can easily cover a two storey wall - grows to max 20m, but is easily trimmed
    • Support required until well established Until the plant has managed to establish itself it will need to be supported. Use a small trellis, series of canes, or some wall wiring. MORE
    • Please Note: Our climbers are pruned back each winter, and some during the summer, so you may find at certain times of year they do not cover the whole 90cm cane. This is intentional to ensure the best growth when you plant out

Know Your Plant

Supplied as:

3L Potted Plant

Height on arrival:

20-90cm
The height of your plant will be dependent on the time of year and pruning cycle. All climbers arrive on a 90cm bamboo cane.

Eventual height:

20m

Eventual spread:

10m
Reaches a spread of 10m

Time to first crop:

Habit:

Climbing
Parthenocissus are vigorous climbers growing 10-20 m high (1-2 m of new growth a year). They climb by means of tendrils that are sometimes tipped with adhesive pads, which allows the plant to cling even to a very smooth surface. The stems are slightly twining and provide the plant with the additional support.

Hardiness:

Hardy
Hardy up to -15ºC or very bad winters throughout most of the country.

Rootstock:

Spacing:

2.5m
Space plants 2.5m apart in all directions. Best grown up a support structure such as a wall.

Care Guide

Good Pest and Disease Resistance

Is generally disease free. The plant may have issues with Red Spider Mites and Vine Weevils. Inspect the leaves regularly for signs pests, including webs and notches bitten into the foliage. If you find Red Spider Mites then try misting the plant as they thrive in more dry conditions. If you find Vine Weevils then try to pick off as many of the adults and the larvae as possible. If necessary there are pesticides you can use to try to control the bugs.MORE

Water Often in First Year

In the first year of you planting the plant, youwill want to water it often to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during prolonged dry and hot periods. As the plant establishes itself, however, its watering needs will decrease to the point where it should be self sufficient in all but the hotest of droughts.

Full Sun to Full Shade

This variety can cope in full sun to full shade and everything in between.

Any Moist but Well-Drained Soil

If your soil is particularly clay heavy and gets waterlogged often, make sure you mix in plenty of organic matter and perhaps even gravel or perlite to help improve drainage.

Not Required

Don't worry, this isn't a hungry plant so your food bills won't be going up!

For more care tips and ideas visit our Knowledge page

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