Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'Engelmannii' - 150-175 CM C7.5

Description
The Virginia creeper 'Engelmannii' (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) is a climbing, overhanging, deciduous plant with decorative, blue fruits. It produces creamy white flowers from June to August. The Virginia creeper 'Engelmannii' also has palmate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually grows to a height of around 8 metres and is around 4 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ampelopsis hederacea, Ampelopsis quinquefolia, Parthenocissus inserta, Parthenocissus quinquefolia var. engelmannii.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive scarlet autumn colouring * easy to care for * heat-loving, tolerates soil salts

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Virginia creeper 'Engelmannii's are dark green, palmate and toothed. They are about 10 - 12 cm in size. Virginia creeper 'Engelmannii' turns a bright scarlet red in autumn.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Virginia creeper 'Engelmannii' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Virginia creeper 'Engelmannii' is an overhanging climbing plant that can reach a height of 6 - 8 m and a width of 2 - 4 m. Rapidly growing. It usually grows 0.7 - 1.5 m per year.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
- Thinning pruning is recommended, in which only the shoots that are too dense are removed. - Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear from June to August.

Fruit
The blue fruits of Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'Engelmannii' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Privacy screen, facade, bee pasture

Root
Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'Engelmannii' is a deep-rooting plant.