Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Veitchii' aka Boston Ivy

Plant details

This variety of Boston ivy has shallow-lobed leaves, creating a jagged appearance. The leaves change colour in autumn to a fiery purplish red. It makes a much more decorative plant for a wall or pergola than the normal species Parthenocissus tricuspidata, which has only plain three-lobed leaves. 'Veitchii' makes a good textured covering for any large sunny surface, and can even be used in a large garden as ground cover among shrubs, when it will root at each leaf joint and scramble over them.

Family: Vitaceae

Genus: Parthenocissus

Species: tricuspidata

Cultivar: Veitchii

Plant type: Deciduous climber

Foliage colour: Mid-green

Feature: Autumn colour

Sun exposure: Full sun, Partial shade

Soil: Well-drained/light

Hardiness: Hardy

Skill level: Beginner

Height: 1800cm

Spread: 400cm

Time to plant seeds: September to November

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