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Parthenocissus quinquefolia Star Shower- Virginia Creeper

Parthenocissus quinquefolia Star Shower
Virginia Creeper, Five-leaved Ivy, American Ivy

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Planted last year in September, the plant has not yet sprouted its leaves. We must wait for the start of vegetation.

Béatrice F., 20/02/2021

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Variegated climbing ivy with ever-changing foliage. Variegated with white and green, young spring shoots are pink, with reddish-pink hues in autumn. Deciduous climber with tendrils.  
Height at maturity
10 m
Spread at maturity
10 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
all types
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Best planting time February to March, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

The Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'Star Shower' is a climbing Virginia creeper, hardy and easy to grow, sought after for its ever-changing foliage. Variegated with white and green, the young spring shoots are pinkish and turn reddish-pink in autumn. The leaves are deciduous, 8 to 20cm (3 to 8in) long, with five toothed, ovate leaflets. Its insignificant flower heads give way to blue-black berries in winter, which birds love.

Originally from Oregon, the variegated Virginia creeper is hardy down to -15 °C (5°F) and can tolerate all exposures. It grows in well-drained, humus-bearing, relatively rich soil. The autumn colours are more beautiful when the foliage receives at least 5 to 6 hours of sunlight daily. Pruning without constraints at any time of the year keeps the plant in its space.

With its height of 10m (33ft), the Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'Star Shower' can cover a wall, a pergola, or large trees.

Equipped with tendrils, it needs to be trained to climb on its support.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 10 m
Spread at maturity 10 m
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour green
Flowering time July to August
Inflorescence Cluster
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Fruit colour blue

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour variegated

Botanical data

Genus

Parthenocissus

Species

quinquefolia

Cultivar

Star Shower

Family

Vitaceae

Other common names

Virginia Creeper, Five-leaved Ivy, American Ivy

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference6814911

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Planting and care

The Parthenocissus quinquefolia is planted in autumn or spring in moist and well-drained soil in a sunny position. Be careful not to damage the root ball! Train the young plants until they can cling on their own. Monitor the growth of this climbing plant and pinch off any misdirected rambling stems.

Planting period

Best planting time February to March, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
Type of support Pergola, Tree, Trellis, Wall

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge
Type of use Slope, Climbing
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture all types, rich and well-draining

Care

Pruning instructions Prune before winter if the growth of these particularly vigorous plants needs to be contained. You can prune twice a year, in July and November, and light pruning during the summer can complement maintenance pruning.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to August, November to December
Soil moisture all types
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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