Parthenocissus quinquefolia var. engelmannii
Engelman's Ivy Plant
Common Name: Engelman's Ivy PlantLatin Name: Parthenocissus quinquefolia var. engelmanniiSoil: Any fertile, Well DrainedPosition: Partial Shade, will also tolerate majority shade.Hardiness: Very frost hardy down to -15°C needs no winter protectionFlowering Period: June to AugustFlowering Colour: Insignificant greenish flowersHeight/spread in 10 years: 4.5m x 4.5mSpecial 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.