Parthenocissus tricus. 'Veitchii' - 2 Ltr, 3 canes

Description
The Boston ivy 'Veitchii' (Parthenocissus tricuspidata) is a climbing deciduous plant that produces yellow-green flowers arranged in umbels. They appear from June to July. The Boston ivy 'Veitchii' also has shiny, heart-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and grows to a width of around 5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* attractive orange-red autumn colouring * bronze shoots * easy to care for * hardy, tolerant of urban climates, heat-loving

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Boston ivy 'Veitchii' are dark green, heart-shaped, glossy, alternate, lobed. Bronze-coloured shoots. Boston ivy 'Veitchii' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Spread
China to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Boston ivy 'Veitchii' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Boston ivy 'Veitchii' is a climbing plant that can reach a height of 12 - 15 metres and a width of 3 - 5 metres. It usually grows 0.5 - 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 semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - In general, stable wooden structures can be recommended as climbing aids on house walls and facades. However, there are plants that prefer slightly twisted, parallel wire ropes as climbing aids.

Flower
The yellow-green flowers of Boston ivy 'Veitchii' appear in umbels from June to July.

Use
Privacy screen, facade

Root
Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Veitchii' is a deep-rooting plant.