Ampelopsis 'Elegans' Ampelopsis brevipedunculata 'Elegans' (v)

ABOUT
'Elegans' is a vigorous climber with heart-shaped or 3 to 5-lobed leaves to 12cm long, heavily-mottled with white and pink. Branched clusters of small green flowers may appear in summer, followed by pinkish-purple berries that later turn blue
About this plant
Names
Family
Vitaceae
Synonyms
ampelopsis 'Elegans' variegated porcelain berry
Common names
Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata 'Tricolor', Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata f. citrulliodes 'Elegans'
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
2.5-4 metres
Spread
1.5-2.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H6
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pruning
group 11 in spring
Soil
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Wall-side Borders Patio & Container Plants
Propogation
Propagate by seed in containers in an open frame in autumn, or stratify and sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring. Root softwood cuttings in summer
Pests
Generally trouble free
Diseases
Generally trouble free