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Boston Ivy Climbing Plants - Description
- Potted Virginia Creeper Climbing Plant
- Deciduous Climber
- Parthenocissus tr. 'Engelmannii '
- Self Clinging Vine
- Mature Size (Height x Spread): 15m x 8m
- Current Size: 50 - 60cm
- Pot Size: 2 Litres
Boston Ivy Climbing Plants - Characteristics
- Leaves: Large, lobed leaves with serrated margins
- Leaves start out bright green
- Plants come to life in Autumn when leaves turn reddish, purple
- Deciduous plant, looses it's leaves in Winter
- Mature Height: 15m
- Growth rate: Fast
- Part of Grape Family
Boston Ivy Climbing Plants - Uses
- Grown for spectacular Autumn colour
- Suited to sun or shade
- Vigorous climber will quickly cover walls
- Fast growing for quick cover of walls & fencing
- Great over pergolas & arching
- Is great in traditional or cottage style gardens
- Suited to a sunny spot or part shade
Boston Ivy Climbing Plants - Planting Instructions
Sowing Time
- These potted plants are suited to planting all year round
- Do not plant in frosty conditions
Hole Preparation
- Ivy likes it's roots to be positioned in shade
- Dig a deep planting hole for ideally 1½ft deep
- Roots of climbers need space to grow
- These plants are not suited to containers or limited root zone space
- Plant approx. 2" deep to encourage new shoots to develop from ground level
- Mix in well rotted manure
- Also mix in a small handful of fertiliser
Handling the Plants
- Take care not to damage plant's roots
- Water plants before & after planting
- Feed plants over the Summer months
- Use a fertiliser high in phosphorus & potassium
- Mulch up around the base of plants after planting
- Only requires a small amount of cutting back to keep plant in check
Boston Ivy - Identification
- There can be some confusion around the different leaves of the Boston Ivy.
- This is for a good reason.
- Boston Ivy Parthenocissus tricuspidata leaves has 3 leaf variations
- See Images above for more..
