Parthenocissus quinquefolia var. engelmannii (Engelman's Ivy Plant)
Parthenocissus quinquefolia var. engelmannii - Summer-Foliage
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Common Name: Engelman's Ivy Plant
Latin Name: Parthenocissus quinquefolia var. engelmannii
Soil: Any fertile, Well Drained
Position: Partial Shade, will also tolerate majority shade.
Hardiness: Very frost hardy down to -15°C needs no winter protection
Flowering Period: June to August
Flowering Colour: Insignificant greenish flowers
Height and spread in 10 years: 4.5m(15ft) / 4.5m(15ft)
Special features: Attractive dark green, five fingered, pointed leaves in summer.
Parthenocissus quinquefolia var. engelmannii is a deciduous, self-clinging climber grown for its foliage. Its attractive dark green, five fingered summer leaves change to give a fabulous display of reds and purples in the autumn. This creeper is perfect to cover up any sized fence or building with a large area and is particularly useful for shaded areas.
This Parthenocissus is supplied in a 2-3 litre container growing on a 90cm cane which is suitable for planting all year round.
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