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    • Photo of Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata 'Elegans' flower, foliage by A. Barra

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    Also Known As

    • Ampelopsis brevipedunculata 'Elegans'
    • Variegated Porcelain Berry
    • Variegated Porcelain Vine

    Plant type

    perennial, vine

    size

    • H: 10'-20'
    • W: 10'-20'

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

    3" | $17

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    Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata 'Elegans' plant details

    Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata 'Elegans' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer chartreuse and white flowers emerge followed by blue, pink and purple fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata 'Elegans'

    Plant type: perennial vine
    Plant family: vitaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green, pink, variegated and white
    Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: chartreuse and white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, patio, showy, trellis

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata 'Elegans'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Perfectly charming vine to 15′ – Small leaves splashed with pink and white create elegant swags to adorn trees, arbors and trellises – In fall, as the foliage turns a butter yellow, those porcelain colored berries darken to a dramatic steel blue!! Easy to grow, much more diminutive than the species – sun to part shade – Most soils USDA Zone 5 3″ pot

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    A lovely vine with variegated leaves and turquoise berries in the fall. Comes true from seed most of the time.

    By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

    If you want to cover a wall or a fence quickly and dramatically, this is the vine for you. Originating in the Far East, this elegant, self-clinging, deciduous vine is densely covered with small leaves delicately splashed with pink and white, and young pink shoots. In the autumn, as the foliage turns light yellow, the porcelain-colored berries darken to steel blue. Large Band.

    By: Digging Dog Nursery

    The leaves are mottled white with a tinge of pink on this beautiful clinging vine. Lustrous blue berries in the fall add an extra dimension to this excellent plant. Makes 10?+ of growth in ten years. Recommended by: the United States National Arboretum.

    By: Fantastic Plants

    An attractive, smaller-growing (3-10') form with deeply lobed leaves "densely mottled white and tinged pink" (Hillier); fall berries are a shiny bright blue. Sun-PSh/Med

    By: Forestfarm

    Variegated leaves with pink, white & green. Vigorous. Blue metallic berries in fall. Deciduous. Hardy to Zone 5.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Fruit is identical to the species but the great variegated foliage adds a striking feature. Not as vigorous a grower as the species.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Small grape-like leaves splashed with white, green, and pink look delicate and filigreed. Turquoise, pink, and bright blue berries occur simultaneously in autumn. No need to attach this vine, it is self-clinging and quickly climbing to 20'. Deciduous, showing off its beautiful magenta stems, and definitely elegant.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata 'Elegans' plant

    How to Grow Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata 'Elegans'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • pink
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • chartreuse

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees

    • Fruit

      • pink
      • blue
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata

    aka Ampelopsis brevipedunculata, Vitis heterophylla, Porcelain Berry Vine

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10'-30'

    Width: 10'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata foliage, fruit by Pancrat
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    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10'-30'

    Width: 6'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Ampelopsis aconitifolia foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Ampelopsis japonica

    aka Ampelopsis serjaniifolia, Paullinia japonica, Vitis serjaniifolia, Japanese Pepper Vine

    Plant Type

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    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-30'

    Width: 3'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Ampelopsis japonica foliage, form by Raffi Kojian
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    Ampelopsis glandulosa var. heterophylla

    aka Ampelopsis brevipedunculata var. maximowiczii, Ampelopsis heterophylla, Cutleaf Grape, Porcelain Vine

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-15'

    Width: 2'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Ampelopsis glandulosa var. heterophylla foliage by Thesurvived99
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    Ampelopsis cordata

    aka Heartleaf Ampelopsis, Heartleaf Peppervine, Porcelain Berry, Possum Grape, Raccoon Grape

    Plant Type

    Vine

    Zones

    6a-10a

    Size

    Height: 12'-36'

    Width: 3'-36'

    • sun - shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Ampelopsis cordata foliage by Forestfarm
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