Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Veitchii'
Boston Ivy
- Position: full sun or shade
- Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: fast-growing
- Flowering period: June to August
- Hardiness: fully hardy
This vigorous climber has glossy, bright green foliage, which will quickly cover a large north or east-facing wall. The foliage can vary in shape between deeply toothed, three-lobed leaves, to three seperate leaflets, but it all turns spectacular shades of red-purple in autumn if planted in a partially shaded spot. Mature specimens also provide an important habitat for insects and small birds. But this plant must be handled with care; it needs plenty of space, no competition from other plants and regular pruning to keep it within bounds. Not one for small gardens or for laissez-faire gardeners. - Garden care: Provide some support until the plant is well established. (This may take up to two years). Once established, tie in stray shoots and prune in autumn or early winter to keep the plant within bounds, paying particular attention to stems that are encroaching on windows, guttering or roofs.
Clematis 'Black Prince'
clematis (group 3)
Beautiful deep purple flowers
£12.99
2lt pot (60cm cane)
within 2 weeks
Vitis coignetiae
crimson glory grape vine
Fabulous autumn colour
£16.99
3 litre pot
within 2 weeks
Lonicera × tellmanniana
honeysuckle
Burnt amber flowers
£12.99
2 litre pot
within 2-3 days excludes weekends
Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris
climbing hydrangea
Excellent climber for a shady wall
£12.99
2 litre pot
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October pruning of trees, shrubs and climbers
October sees the start of the dormant season which is the best time to prune lots of deciduous garden trees. You can prune newly planted trees to remove any damaged growth and help balance the shape of the canopy as...
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A rampant scaler of walls and a necessary camouflage for unattractive buildings - with vibrant red maple-like leaves in autumn
Val Bourne - Garden Writer