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.
