Vigorous climbing ability and spectacular fall color make this vine an effective cover for fences, walls, or even the ground. 'Robusta' sports large, three-lobed leaves with a waxy appearance. The flowers are insignificant. In autumn, the foliage is set ablaze in shades of red and orange.
Height:
60.0 Feet
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer
Growth Rate:
Rapid
Garden Style:
Eclectic
Other Features:
Climbing Ground Cover
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Boston Ivy is easy to grow, even by beginner's standards. Tolerating nearly any soil and light conditions, this vine will quickly grow to cover everything in its path. It is a clinging vine, so it will automatically attach itself to any wall or fence that it is planted against. Regular pruning will help to keep this plant in bounds.
Boston Ivy is able to tolerate pollution from urban settings.
Height:
60.0 Feet
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer
Growth Rate:
Rapid
Garden Style:
Eclectic
Other Features:
Climbing Ground Cover
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Boston Ivy is easy to grow, even by beginner's standards. Tolerating nearly any soil and light conditions, this vine will quickly grow to cover everything in its path. It is a clinging vine, so it will automatically attach itself to any wall or fence that it is planted against. Regular pruning will help to keep this plant in bounds.
Boston Ivy is able to tolerate pollution from urban settings.
