Ampelopsis brevipedunculata 'Elegans' (v)
variegated porcelain berry
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
Other common names
ampelopsis 'Elegans'Synonyms
Ampelopsis brevipedunculata 'Tricolor'Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata 'Tricolor'
see moreAmpelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata f. citrulliodes 'Elegans'
Ampelopsis brevipedunculata 'Variegata'
Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata 'Elegans'
Ampelopsis variegata hort.
Ampelopsis elegantissima
Ampelopsis brevipedunculata var. elegans
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Pink Variegated White | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Green Pink Variegated White | Pink Purple | |
| Autumn | Green Pink Variegated White | Blue | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Vitaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Climbing
- Potentially harmful
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Ampelopsis are vigorous self-clinging deciduous woody climbers with attractive simple, lobed or pinnately divided leaves often colouring in autumn, and insignificant greenish flowers, followed by blue or black berries
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moist but well-drained, fertile soil. Best planted against a warm, sheltered, partially-shaded wall. Can be shy to flower and fruit. May also be grown as a houseplant
Propagation
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
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 11 in spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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