Boston Ivy | Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Veitchi'
A climber for all seasons
Grown by Mollie
Cheltenham
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The highlights
- Foliage changes from purple to green to red!
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
- Grows best in full sun to partial shade
- Can easily climb and cover a two-story wall
Description
- 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
- 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
What to expect
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How to grow
How to grow
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!
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Climbers grown by specialists at the height of their game
What does it take to grow the strongest and best climbing plants in the show tent? Organic fertilisers, natural pest control and years of dedication from Mollie, our expert grower in Worcestershire. Professionally pruned and checked by hand, they’re guaranteed to put on a gold standard display in your garden, too.
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