Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'Fenway Park' – A Vigorous Climbing Vine with Exceptional Fall Color
Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'Fenway Park', commonly known as Fenway Park Virginia Creeper, is a deciduous climbing vine celebrated for its fast growth, vibrant foliage, and dramatic autumn colour. With its dense, five-lobed leaves and quick coverage, this vine is perfect for trellises, fences, walls, and ground cover. Its spectacular red, purple, and orange foliage in the autumn makes it a standout feature in gardens and landscapes.
Seasonal Beauty & Growth
Spring:
- New growth emerges in spring with bright green, glossy, five-lobed leaves that quickly cover vertical surfaces, providing lush green coverage.
- The vine’s tendrils cling to structures, allowing it to climb rapidly and create a green backdrop.
Summer:
- The leaves remain vibrant and glossy, offering dense, lush foliage throughout the summer months. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, maintaining its vigor.
- Small, inconspicuous greenish flowers may appear in late summer, though the primary appeal lies in the foliage.
Autumn:
- Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'Fenway Park' is most admired in the fall when its leaves transition to brilliant shades of red, purple, and orange, creating a fiery display of color that captures attention and adds drama to the garden.
Winter:
- In winter, the vine sheds its leaves, leaving behind bare branches that still offer interesting texture and structure. The plant’s bare framework adds architectural appeal to winter landscapes.
Structure & Form
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Height & Spread: This vigorous vine can reach up to 10–15 meters in height and spread up to 3–4 meters, making it ideal for covering large vertical surfaces, fences, or trellises.
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Form: A climbing vine with tendrils that latch onto surfaces, creating dense coverage. It maintains a bushy, full appearance when growing over structures, walls, or fences.
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Growth Habit: Known for its rapid growth, 'Fenway Park' is perfect for quickly greening up spaces and providing both vertical and ground-level coverage.
Perfect for Various Landscapes
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Wall & Fence Covering: An excellent choice for covering large walls, fences, or trellises, providing both lush greenery and vibrant autumn color.
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Vertical Gardens: Ideal for creating vertical gardens or for growing on trellises, arbors, and pergolas to add greenery to your outdoor space.
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Groundcover: Use it as a fast-growing groundcover to fill in garden beds or spaces while suppressing weeds.
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Wildlife Gardens: Its dense foliage offers shelter for birds and insects, making it an excellent addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.
Growing Conditions & Care
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Position: Prefers full sun to partial shade. While it can tolerate some shade, the best fall color and growth are achieved in full sun.
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Soil: Thrives in well-drained soil and is adaptable to a variety of soil types. It tolerates slightly acidic to neutral soils.
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Hardiness: Hardy in USDA zones 4–9, making it suitable for a wide range of climates. It’s cold-tolerant and will survive winter temperatures, though it thrives best in regions with mild to warm climates.
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Maintenance: Very low-maintenance. Pruning is occasionally required to keep the vine in check and maintain its shape, especially if growing in confined spaces. It’s drought-tolerant once established, but it benefits from regular watering during dry spells.
Why Choose Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'Fenway Park'?
Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'Fenway Park' is a robust and fast-growing vine that offers year-round interest, from its glossy green leaves in the spring and summer to its breathtaking fall color. Its rapid growth and adaptability to various conditions make it a fantastic choice for creating vertical coverage or adding vibrant groundcover. 'Fenway Park' is a great option for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance vine with striking seasonal displays.
Perfect Plant Combinations
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Climbing Plants: Pair with other climbing vines like Clematis or Wisteria for multi-season interest and blooms.
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Evergreens: Combine with evergreen shrubs such as Boxwood or Juniper for year-round contrast in your landscape.
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Perennials: Plant alongside perennials like Echinacea, Phlox, or Daylilies to complement the vine’s dramatic fall color with additional seasonal interest.
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Grasses: Pair with ornamental grasses like Miscanthus or Pennisetum to add texture and movement, creating contrast with the dense coverage of the vine.
Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'Fenway Park' is a stunning, fast-growing vine that adds visual appeal to gardens, walls, and fences. Its vigorous growth, vibrant foliage, and spectacular autumn color make it a fantastic choice for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance, high-impact plant that can provide both coverage and beauty throughout the seasons.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
