Parthenocissus tricuspidata Veitchii Robusta -Boston Ivy
Parthenocissus tricuspidata Veitchii Robusta -Boston Ivy
Parthenocissus tricuspidata Veitchii Robusta -Boston Ivy
Parthenocissus tricuspidata Veitchii Robusta
Boston Ivy, Japanese Ivy, Japanese Creeper
My Virginia creeper has very pretty leaves, but it's struggling to start its growth. Patience…
Philippe, 07/08/2025
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Description
The Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Veitchii Robusta' is an exceptionally vigorous Virginia creeper with large dark green leaves that turn beautiful shades of red, scarlet, or brownish purple in autumn. This non-adhesive climbing plant with tendrils can cling to any support without damaging it. It is perfect for quickly covering large, unsightly walls or facades. It is easy to cultivate: plant it in full sun, partial shade, or even full shade, in ordinary but deep and well-prepared soil.
The Parthenocissus tricuspidata, also known as the three-lobed Virginia creeper or Japanese creeper, belongs to the vitaceae family. It is native to eastern Asia (central and northern China, Korea, Japan), where it grows in woods, forests, and rocky hills. This plant is naturalised in France.
The cultivar 'Veitchii Robusta' distinguishes itself from the species with its more vigorous and rapid growth and larger leaves. It is a woody and deciduous climbing or creeping plant that can reach up to 15 m (49ft) in all directions at maturity. Its foliage consists of 20 cm (8in) diameter leaves with toothed lobes. They are shiny, reddish when budding, and then turn dark green in summer. The autumn colours are magnificent, ranging from bronze-green to orange to deep wine-red, with enhanced hues and a glossy texture. In summer, its inconspicuous but honey-scented white-greenish inflorescences give way to blue-black berries.
Virginia creepers are elegant, romantic, and lavish: they transform any support into a flamboyant drapery at the end of the season, offering an almost unreal spectacle that can catch the eye from afar and captivate the contemplative observer. They are perfect for adding lushness to both vertical and horizontal surfaces. The Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Veitchii Robusta', hardy down to -15°C, is very accommodating regarding soil and exposure, with its colours being more vibrant when its foliage receives sunlight for only part of the day. Pruning it without constraints in any season will keep it in check. With its considerable growth, this Virginia creeper is ideal for enhancing large spaces, whether as a wall covering or ground cover. It can be planted at the base of a wall or facade, or even on a slope. In autumn, the blue flowers are stunning next to its gleaming foliage. If the wall is sound, there will be no damage caused by the growth of the Virginia creeper. Furthermore, recent studies suggest that it would protect the dwelling it cloaks from extreme heat and harsh winters.
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Botanical data
Parthenocissus
tricuspidata
Veitchii Robusta
Vitaceae
Boston Ivy, Japanese Ivy, Japanese Creeper
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Parthenocissus tricuspidata can be planted in autumn or spring, and it is easy to cultivate in most of our regions. It prefers moist, fertile, clayey but well-drained soils. It is not very demanding in terms of soil pH, which can be slightly acidic, neutral or slightly alkaline, and it is tolerant to periods of moderate drought in deep soil once well established. Plant this Virginia creeper in a sunny or semi-shaded position to promote beautiful autumn colors. Be careful not to damage the root ball! Train the young plants until they can cling on their own. Monitor the growth of this non-invasive climber and pinch back misdirected voluble stems.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.