Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus)
Perennial
- Fast-growing, ready to scale walls, arbors, and more!
- Vibrant orange-red fall colors.
- Thrives in tough-to-grow conditions.
- Easy to grow and maintain.
- Zones 4-8, sun/part sun, 50′ tall x 10′ wide at maturity.
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Common Name: Boston Ivy
Zone: 4 - 8
Sun Exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x Width: 30-50' x 5-10'
Flower Color: Green
Foliage Color: Dark green, orange, red
Season of interest: Summer through fall
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Privacy & screening, heat tolerant, ground covers, fall color, drought tolerant, deer resistant, best sellers
Uses: Cottage gardening, ground cover, privacy, erosion control, vines and climbers
How to Grow
Light: Sun to part-sun
Water: Water needs are average.
Spacing: Vines are vigorous and rapid growers and can grow to 50 ft high and 10 ft wide, so space generously.
Fertilizing: While fertilizing is unnecessary, if you have infertile soil, you may apply a slow-release fertilizer in the spring as new growth develops.
Winterizing: Boston ivy winter care is minimal and consists primarily of pruning. Young vines may appreciate extra mulching, but they are generally hardy.
Maintenance & Pruning: Prune the vines once each year (in late winter) to control the rapid growth. The vines respond well to pruning, so have no fear!
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
The cuttings that I received were all healthy and strong. After just 1 month, each had grown at least 1 foot.
Arrived on time and look really good. Now we wait :)
This grows very quickly! The photo is season 2 and it covered quite a bit within weeks of the first one. Highly recommend!
Pleasantly surprised. Perfectly packaged and fast shipping. Ideal follow up emails relating to unboxing and next steps to planting. Currently in the ground with a trellis for climbing around my covered deck. Not my first time with climbing vines but I will be a returning customer based on my experience. Scott - Pensacola FL
I bought three of these Boston Ivy plants to grow along a short wall. They took a while to get settled then took off. My Dad cut one down thinking they were weeds (Thanks Dad), but that one recovered quickly. I love their Fall color the most and may consider growing on my brick house. It will take a while for them to mature and cover the whole wall, but that is expected.
First time ordering...have to say super impressed! Quick shipping, plants were meticulously packed and all 3 arrived in great condition! Just potted them this morning and very excited for them to grow and add a gorgeous look to the columns on our front porch....would definitely order from this company again. :) Only thing that was "My Bad" is I didn't put them in big enough pots so going back to the garden center to get bigger ones!
Nice and strong. Packaging is so awesome.
The plants were in great condition when received. All were planted as recommended. We've had cool temp ms and lots of rain. Next week we are expecting very hot dry weather. I'm anxious to see how they do. Love um.
The first one I ordered got lost in shipping , but I was sent a replacement right away! That one is looking beautiful ! Then I got the first one delivered - its struggling a bit ( likely from being lost for a while! ) lol
This plant is taking off. Thank you for growing such a great plant to share!!
Very nice!
Fast and efficient service. The plants appear quite healthy and fresh. Thank you!
Arrived as requested. Well packed. Very pleased!
They were very small and pretty much a six inch vine
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We received the plants in great shape although 1 was half the size of the other I still would recommend them
I ordered two Boston Ivy plants, received Virginia Creeper (ugh) instead -- no help from customer service. Do not shop here
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was delivered in excelent conditon.very good place to buy your plants
The plant was packaged very well. No damage. I was hoping for a little bigger (thicker) plant, though.
So healthy. I have ordered from a local nursery in Richmond CA and have had plants arrive that are nearly dead. Very happy with this order. Thanks!
Boston Ivy
The plants seemed to be doing o.k. at first; I planted three in the ground, four in large pots; the ones in the ground seem pretty o.k.; the ones in pots developed problems - somewhat chlorotic; brown areas on some leaves; I removed them and transplanted them into another area in the ground; they're still not doing great but I'm watching them. So far I'm somewhat disappointed with Boston Ivy.
Overpriced!
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Arrived safely packed to my home in a matter of days....These Boston ivy plants are very healthy, and ready to plant in my garden...Thank you Great Garden Plants...highly recommend!
I had never ordered plants online before so I wasn’t sure what to expect. The plants arrived on time, beautifully packaged, healthy, and ready to plant. Thorough instructions were included, and the plants are thriving! I highly recommend Great Garden Plants—thank you.
Five stars, as GGP's Boston Ivy has survived our test to see if it is suitable for DFW. That is, we plant it well and water it for the first growing season. And then...it is on its own. If it survives the next few years, it passes the test. Many plants suggested by local nurseries & supposed authorities only survive here with watering and/or some other TLC. About 3/4 of suggested plants don't pass.
In DFW we have hot & dry summers (100degF highs start in June, end in SEP) and our winters get nasty ice storms every other year and sometimes temps down to 0degF. GGP's Boston Ivy has survived two winters and one summer, so bravo. First growing season, it grew like gangbusters, with the heat & water. It then survived a 0degF ice storm in the winter. Next growing season, no watering and it got a little peaked toward the end of summer and little expansion from the first season's growth. But it survived. And then this winter was mild.
I think I will water it this growing season, since I know it can survive pretty well. The watering is to let it fill out the bed & wall where we planted it. I hate to waste precious water on plants that will not survive once we cut off the artificial irrigation. Water is getting too dear for plants that can not survive on their own after establishment. I had my doubts, but now would not hesitate to buy more Boston Ivy.
Great to do business with
Healthy, but on the small side
The two Boston Ivy plants I purchased are thriving. They are growing rapidly and are exacy what I was looking for in the yard. I am very happy with the outcome.