Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia creeper, Woodbine, American ivy, Five leaved ivy
Also known as Vitis quinquefolia
- Height × spread
- 15m × 15m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Average winter to - 10C (RHS H4)
- Flowers
- Autumn
Availability
Generally available in late Spring, Summer & early Autumn
Many plants are seasonal. Call 01234 567890 to check current stock.
About this plant
This distinctive vine has five oblong leaflets joined to a single stalk and coloured light-green for the summer. In the autumn it takes on glorious colours of red and orange. It can climb a very long way. 20m (65ft) is no great problem for this vine, so it can happily encompass the average house with amazing speed.
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Autumn foliage
- Orange-red
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Fan
- Height
- 15m
- Spread
- 15m
- Height in 10 years
- 5m
- Spread in 10 years
- 5m
- Season of interest
- Autumn
- Flowers in
- Autumn
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Seaside garden, Cottage garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, likes part shade, tolerates light shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Gravelly soil, Loam (normal), Sandy soil
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil, Drought resistant
- Hardiness
- Average winter to - 10C (RHS H4)
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Wall cover, Ground cover, Bee attraction, Bird attraction
- Walls
- North, East facing
- Maintenance
- Easycare – low/no maintenance
- Hazards
- Yes, potentially harmful; Humans: Harmful if eaten; skin irritant
Spring
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Summer
Summer · Planting
Trim the plant
Trim or tidy the plant if it is beginning to exceed its allotted space, or if it looks untidy after flowering.
Winter
Winter - late · Planting
Prune to maintain the plant
Remove and dead or damaged branches or any growth that looks very untidy. Trim the plant back if necessary to keep it within bounds.
Found in
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