Virginia Creeper "Parthenocissus Quinquefolia" 14cm
DESCRIPTIONS:
Parthenocissus quinquefolia is a verg attractive Climber compiled of luxuriant green leaves in summer that change to attractive shades of purple and crimson red in fall. It is very effective as a Climber for bricks or stone walls of buildings, large trellises, arbors,fences or through large trees. The presence of adhesive tips instead of penetrating rootlets also means it doesn't damage buildings the way some vines do. Also effective as a flat ground cover to cover f rocks, pipes, stumps or for erosion control on slopes.
Parthenocissus quinquefolia is easy to grow and an average medium moisture, well-draining soil in full sun to part shade are all quite suitable. It is also tolerate full shade. Best autumn color generally occurs in sunny locations though. Very little maintenance, but should be trimmed regularly to keep it in bounds. This is a vigorous tendril-climbing vine that will rapidly grow to 9 - 15 meters long or more. It needs no support because it clings to surfaces by adhesive hold fasts (aka sucker disks) located at the tendril ends. It will also creep along the ground as suggested by the common name.
Greenish white flowers in late spring to early summer appear in the upper leaf axils, but are generally hidden by the foliage and are ornamentally insignificant. Flowers give way to blue-black berries (to 3/8" diameter) which are also hidden by the foliage and are often not visible until autumn leaf drop. Birds will eat t H e berries. A vigorous grower, it tolerate most soil types and climatic conditions. Verg frost hardy.
Common Name:Virginia Creeper / Woodvine / Boston Ivy / Japanese Ivy
Plant Type:Climber/Deciduous/Groundcover/Perennial/Verge/Outdoor
Dimensions: 1500cm high × 1500cm wide
Sunlight: Full sun / Part sun
Deciduous: Yes
Flower colour: Crimson/red/Purple
Flowering Season: Spring / summer
Foliage Colour: Green
Botanical Genus: Parthenocissus
Botanical Species: Quinquefolia
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