Parthenocissus quinquefolia seed

Parthenocissus Quinquefolia

Virginia creeper, five-leaved ivy

Climber plants

Beautiful deep red to burgundy fall foliage!

PARTHENOCISSUS quinquefolia Seeds

Virginia Creeper

Family: Vitaceae
Characteristics: Deciduous vine to 15 metres

Description

This vigorous climber native to Japan and china has gorgeous glossy deeply lobed dark green leaves which turn spectacular shades of red-purple in autumn. It will quickly romp along a large north or east-facing wall. An attractive vine that requires plenty of space or regular pruning.

Prefers a light to medium well-drained soil in an open sunny position, frost resistant but drought tender.

Recommended method of sowing:

Cold stratify recommended. Sow seed in a moist mix as normal in small containers or punnets. Place containers in a plastic bag and cold stratify in the refrigerator of 28-42 days. Seed should germination readily when moved to room temperatures.