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Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata 'Elegans'

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

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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

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

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

  • Fruit

    • pink
    • blue
    • purple
  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • pink
    • green
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • chartreuse
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
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