Ampelopsis brevipeduncilata 'Elegans', 3L
Ampelopsis brevipedunculata 'Elegans', also rather beautifully known as Variegated Porcelain Berry, is a vigorous climber, with heart shaped variegated foliage, bearing pink and white tones. Clusters of small green flowers appear in summer before forming purple berries that eventually turn blue.
Dimensions
- Pot Size: 3L
- Eventual height and Spread: 400cm (13ft) x 250cm (8ft 2in)
Features
Ampelopsis brevipedunculata 'Elegans', also rather beautifully known as Variegated Porcelain Berry, is a vigorous climber, with heart shaped variegated foliage, bearing pink and white tones. Clusters of small green flowers appear in summer before forming purple berries that eventually turn blue.
The deciduous, self-clinging, woody climber can be shy at flowering and fruiting.
Fruit: September - October
- Well drained, light soil
- West and South aspects
- Full sun and partial sunlight
- Hardy
- Fruits are ornamental - not to be eaten.
- Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Cut stems back to ground level in late autumn when they die back naturally
- May be grown as a houseplant