Planting guides for Annuals, Biennials, Perennials, Shrub & Vine seeds can be found at:
https://bloomoutlet.com/seed-guides/
Please read both the seed guide and the plant specific sowing instructions. If you are unsure of the best way to germinate the seeds, DO NOT SOW ALL THE SEEDS. Keep some in case the germination method you use doesn’t work.
Cold stratify ALL perennials, shrub & tree seeds for at least 30 days unless the plant specific instructions indicate a longer period.
If you are not ready to plant the seeds, keep it in the refrigerator (not freezer).
PARTHENOCISSUS QUINQUEFOLIA | VIRGINIA CREEPER
Plant Specific Instructions (Read “Seed Guide” as well): Soak in water for 24 hours. Cold stratify in moist sand or peat for 60 days at 41 F ( 5 C). 35% relative humidity. Drench with fungicide to prevent mildew. Sow 3 / 8 in (9.5 mm) deep. Read the Shrub/Vine Seed Guide.
https://bloomoutlet.com/planting-guide-for-shrub-vine-seeds/
Transform your landscape with this stunning plant! Enjoy vibrant green foliage in summer, which transitions to brilliant mauve, red, and purple hues in the fall. Its purplish-blue to black berries are a vital winter food source for birds. This plant rapidly covers walls and buildings, serving as both a climbing vine and ground cover. Watch as its leaves carpet any surface in green before transforming into breathtaking fall colors. With no need for support, it won't damage buildings. Tolerant of various soils, climates, and environmental conditions, including cold, heat, salt, drought, and pollution. Perfect for creating a colorful and resilient outdoor space!
Botanical Name: Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name: Virginia Creeper, Victoria Creeper, Engelmann’s Ivy, Five-leaved Ivy, Woodbine
Type: Perennial, prolific, woody, deciduous climber
Foliage Color: Green in the Summer turning a brilliant mauve, red and purple in the Fall.
Fruit Color: Purplish black berries (not edible to humans)
Plant Height: 30-50 ft (9-15 m). 70-100 ft (20-30 m) in the wild.
Plant Spread: 5-10 ft (1.5 - 3 m)
Plant Spacing: 3-5 ft (91-152 cm)
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Dappled Sunlight, Partial Shade (Will tolerate Full Shade)
Water Requirements: Average, Moist
Soil Requirements: Well-drained. Average. Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay, Rocky, Limestone-based Caliche type
USDA Zones: 3a-10b