Botanical name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata ‘Veitchii’
Other names
Boston ivy ‘Veitchii’, Japanese ivy ‘Veitchii’, Japanese creeper ‘Veitchii’, Ampelopsis veitchii
Genus
Parthenocissus
Variety or Cultivar
‘Veitchii’ _ ‘Veitchii’ is a vigorous, self-clinging, deciduous climber with lobed, bright green leaves turning dark red-purple in autumn. Occasionally bears inconspicuous flowers and dull-blue berries.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Toxicity
Berries may cause upset stomach if ingested.
COLOUR
Flower
Green in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer; Red, Dark-purple in Autumn
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Vine weevil
Specific diseases
Leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Prune in early winter, but will also tolerate summer pruning if needed. Pay particular attention to stems that are encroaching on windows, guttering or roofs.
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Layering
WHERE TO GROW
Parthenocissus tricuspidata ‘Veitchii’ (Boston ivy ‘Veitchii’) will reach a height of 20m and a spread of 10m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Foliage only, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in in any fertile, well-drained soil. For the best autumn colour, plant in partial or full shade. Ideal for covering a north or east-facing wall. Provide support until well established.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
