Trees and shrubs

Variegated Porcelain Berry Vine 'Elegans'

Ampelopsis brevipedunculata

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Common nameVariegated Virginia creeper 'Elegans'
FamilyVitaceae
GenusAmpelopsis
Speciesbrevipedunculata
CultivarElegant
TypeClimbing plant
Botanical nameAmpelopsis brevipedunculata

Ampelopsis brevipedunculata 'Elegans', or Porcelain Berry 'Elegans', is a spectacular ornamental climbing plant, prized for its trilobed green foliage variegated with creamy white, often tinged with pink on young shoots. Its elegant and luminous appearance makes it a remarkable choice for lightly adorning pergolas, fences, or partially shaded walls. In late summer, it produces curious small turquoise to lavender blue berries, decorative but inedible, which add to its exotic charm. Its moderate growth and need for support allow it to develop harmoniously without being invasive. 'Elegans' offers a refined and unexpected visual contrast, perfect for adding depth, texture, and a touch of fantasy to the garden.

In the garden

Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Hardiness
Zone 4

Soil and care

Soil & care

Minimum temperature

-34°C

Watering

Regular, appreciates fresh, well-drained soil

Soil type

Rich, fresh, well-drained

Fertilization

Spring, balanced fertilizer or mature compost

Bloom and dimensions

Size, flowering & harvest

Mature height

10 ft (3 m)

Width / spread

2 m (6.5 ft)

Flower color

Insignificant pale green

Foliage color

Green with a white margin, young foliage pinkish

Foliage type

Obsolete

Growth rate

Moderate

Growth habit

Ornamental climber

Bloom period

Summer

Fruiting

Turquoise berries to lavender, decorative but not edible

Wildlife and pets

Wildlife & precautions

Supporting wildlife

Yes