| Description | Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Boston Ivy is an incredibly vigorous deciduous climber that evenly covers any surface it is grown over, making it a very popular option for hiding unsightly spots.
- Large glossy, green three-pronged leaves
- Foliage turns bright crimson in the autumn, standing out dramatically in the landscape
- Tolerates average soils, growing best in well drained loamy soil
| Homalocladium platycladum
Also known as Ribbon Bush or Tapeworm plant.
A bizarre plant originating from the Soloman Islands, featuring leafless, flat, segmented green stems about 1cm wide growing upright with small white flowers, followed by little red fruits. Suitable for full sun and shade or a unique indoor plant. Drought tolerant, but for best results soil should be kept moist.
5/6" pot | Penstemon hybrid 'Port wine'
Penstemon are attractive, medium sized perennials and are the showiest by far, putting on a terrific display of colour in the summer and autumn months. The foliage is glossy green. Plants form a bushy upright clump, with glossy green foliage bearing several spikes of large dark burgundy/purple trumpet flowers. Growns to 1m x 1 m
4'' pot |
| Content | Why buy Boston Ivy?
Boston Ivy is one of our most popular climbers, and rightfully so. It suits Melbourne's weather perfectly. It is a self-adhering climber which grows by clinging to the wall or surface, but without damaging stonework or invading cracks. It can be used to cover unsightly fences, or add a lush layer of green over masonry.
Boston Ivy is deciduous and provides a phenomenal autumn display of oranges and red hues. It not only makes a fantastic addition to any garden, but is also a very cost effective way to add colour and beauty to bland areas.
What else do I need to know about buying Boston Ivy plants?
Boston Ivy is a very hardy and versatile climber and it can grow almost anywhere and under any conditions. However it loves a hot sunny spot with loose fertile soil and plenty of water, and in these ideal conditions it will grow to cover anything in no time.
Boston Ivy can also grow in shade, in pots, in poor soils and confined garden beds. However, if conditions are less than perfect, expect it to grow more slowly. The trick is to plant it more densely to achieve ideal coverage if this is the case.
Plant one plant every metre in ideal conditions, or more plants closer together if conditions are less than ideal.
Check out our Boston Ivy fact sheet page for more information. | | |
