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Parthenocissus tricuspidata Atropurpurea- Boston Ivy

Parthenocissus tricuspidata Atropurpurea
Boston Ivy, Japanese Creeper, Japanese Ivy

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Our brick façade ends above the gutter with a slate roof, approximately 8 meters (26 feet) high. Is there any risk to our roofing? Thank you.

Thomas, 20/10/2022

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Virginia creeper with beautiful burgundy foliage that turns bronze in summer and then returns to a deep purple in autumn.
Height at maturity
15 m
Spread at maturity
15 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

The Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Atropurpurea' is a climbing Virginia creeper, hardy, easy to grow, appreciated for its large wavy burgundy leaves, turning purple-red in autumn.

The Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Atropurpurea' has wavy, deciduous leaves that are 20cm (8in) long, with burgundy red colour in spring. As the seasons progress, the foliage changes to bronze in summer and purple-red in autumn. Its insignificant cyme inflorescences give way to blue-black berries.

This Virginia creeper, hardy to -20°C (-4°F), grows in rich, moist, preferably clayey soil in sunny or semi-shaded locations. Unrestricted pruning at any time of the year keeps the plant in its space.

With its height of 15m (49ft), the Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Atropurpurea' is used to cover walls and facades. If the wall is sound, there will be no damage due to the growth of the Virginia creeper. It protects the habitat from extreme heat and harsh winters.

 

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Parthenocissus tricuspidata Atropurpurea- Boston Ivy (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 15 m
Spread at maturity 15 m
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour green
Flowering time July to August
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour red

Botanical data

Genus

Parthenocissus

Species

tricuspidata

Cultivar

Atropurpurea

Family

Vitaceae

Other common names

Boston Ivy, Japanese Creeper, Japanese Ivy

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference6814601

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Planting and care

The Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Atropurpurea' should be planted in autumn or spring in a moist and well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded location. Be careful not to damage the root ball! Train the young plants until they can cling on their own. Monitor the growth of this very invasive climbing plant and pinch back any misdirected voluble stems.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Climbing
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Deep, loose, and fertile

Care

Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to August, November to December
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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