Green Showers Boston Ivy
Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Green Showers'
Full sun
Once established water deeply occasionally.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
Botanical Pronunciation | par-the-no-SIS-us tri-kus-pi-DAY-ta |
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Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing vine; clinging stems spread 30 to 50 ft. along surfaces. |
Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
Design Ideas | Wonderful climber for walls, arbors or large trellises. The large, colored foliage is bold enough to stand alone, but place evergreen shrubs or conifers in the foreground for winter interest. |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
Flower Color | Green |
Foliage Color | Green |
Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
Growth Habit | Climbing |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Landscape Use | Erosion Control, Green Wall, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden, Ground Cover |
Light Needs | Full sun |
Soil Needs | Fruit Tree & Vine |
Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, Ornamental Berries, Tolerates Poor Soils, Fast Growing, Bird Friendly, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
Water Needs | Moderate |
Watering Needs | Once established water deeply occasionally. |
Companion Plants | Ninebark (Physocarpus); Euonymus (Euonymus); Juniper (Juniperus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Mock Orange (Philadelphus) |
Grows easily in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer. Provide support such as a trellis or arbor. Prune annually to control size.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9

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