| Name | Parthenocissus 'Boston Ivy' remove | Ficus 'White Lightning' remove | Washingtonia 'Mexican Cotton Fan Palm' 100L remove |
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| Price | $19.99 – $259.99Price range: $19.99 through $259.99 | $29.99 – $54.99Price range: $29.99 through $54.99 | $699.99 |
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| Description | Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Boston Ivy is an incredibly vigorous deciduous climber that evenly covers any surface it is grown over, making it a very popular option for hiding unsightly spots.
- Large glossy, green three-pronged leaves
- Foliage turns bright crimson in the autumn, standing out dramatically in the landscape
- Tolerates average soils, growing best in well drained loamy soil
| Ficus obliqua variegated 'White Lightning'
'White Lightning' is a naturally compact and bushy shrub with bright variegated foliage of gold on green. In the spring spectacular pink flushes of new growth appear. This variety is ideal for hedging, screening and large containers, growing only 3m tall. It prefers a full sun position.
For more information on Ficus see our Ficus Factsheet
For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below | Washingtonia robusta
Common names: Mexican Cotton Fan Palm, Mexican Fan Palm, Mexican washingtonia, Washingtonia palm.
The Mexican Cotton Fan Palm is a medium-tall sized palm originating from Mexico. It can reach a mature height of 7m in Victoria's climate. It has large fan like fronds with remnant threads of foliage that appear like ‘cotton’ hanging from between frond segments. It is tough, drought and frost tolerant when established! It is a perfect addition for features and tropical gardens.
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| Content | Why buy Boston Ivy?
Boston Ivy is one of our most popular climbers, and rightfully so. It suits Melbourne's weather perfectly. It is a self-adhering climber which grows by clinging to the wall or surface, but without damaging stonework or invading cracks. It can be used to cover unsightly fences, or add a lush layer of green over masonry.
Boston Ivy is deciduous and provides a phenomenal autumn display of oranges and red hues. It not only makes a fantastic addition to any garden, but is also a very cost effective way to add colour and beauty to bland areas.
What else do I need to know about buying Boston Ivy plants?
Boston Ivy is a very hardy and versatile climber and it can grow almost anywhere and under any conditions. However it loves a hot sunny spot with loose fertile soil and plenty of water, and in these ideal conditions it will grow to cover anything in no time.
Boston Ivy can also grow in shade, in pots, in poor soils and confined garden beds. However, if conditions are less than perfect, expect it to grow more slowly. The trick is to plant it more densely to achieve ideal coverage if this is the case.
Plant one plant every metre in ideal conditions, or more plants closer together if conditions are less than ideal.
Check out our Boston Ivy fact sheet page for more information. | | |
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| Additional information |
| planting distance |
For hedge or screen: 1m
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| conditions |
Full sun to part shade in well-drained soil, very frost hardy
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| Botanical Name |
Ficus obliqua variegated 'White Lightning'
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| Other Common Names |
Small Leaved Fig, Smalled Leaved Ficus, Variegated Ficus
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| Origin |
Australia
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| Plant Type |
Tree
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| Leaf Drop |
Evergreen
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| Sunshine |
Full Sun, Part Shade
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| Tolerances |
Frost Sensitive, Pollution Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
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| Soil Type |
Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Moderate
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| Fertilise Me |
December, February, January, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Monthly, When needed
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| Best time to plant |
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| Planting Distance |
1 every 80cm
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| Max Height |
3m
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| Max Width |
3m
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| Growth Speed |
Fast
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| Prune Me |
2-3 times a year
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| Size Maintained at |
1m
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| Flowering |
No
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| Foliage Colour |
Gold, Green
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| Autumn Colour |
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| Fruit / Seed |
No
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| Attracts |
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| Toxic To |
Dogs
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| Uses |
Hedging & Screening
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| botanical name |
Washingtonia robusta
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| height x width |
6-10m tall, slow growing
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| features |
The shiny bright green fronds are almost circular
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| conditions |
Full sun in well drained soil, protected from heavy frosts
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| landscape use |
Specimen, avenue
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