Ampelopsis brevipedunculata 5+ fresh seeds. Climbers, Vines, Lianas seeds

🌱 Ampelopsis brevipedunculata — Chinese Peppervine, Porcelain Vine

Ampelopsis brevipedunculata is a 5+ fresh seeds pack of a climbing vine from the Grape family. This ornamental plant is used for vertical gardening and is known for its attractive foliage and blue berries.

🌿 Botanical Description

Ampelopsis brevipedunculata is a shrub-liana with short stems. The young shoots are yellow-red due to the hard hairs covering them. The leaves are broadly ovate, 6-12 cm long, usually 3-lobed with a longer drawn median and widely spaced triangular lateral lobes. They are shallow heart-shaped at the base, less often whole, coarsely pilate, leathery, dark green above, diffusely hairy, lighter and thicker pubescent below, petioles pubescent, shorter plates. The flaps on the pubescent leg are wide. The berries are 6-8 mm in diameter, bright blue or rarely whitish when ripe, inedible. The blooming period is July-August, and the fruiting period is September-October.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in well-draining soil in early spring or late summer. Stratification is not required.
• Germination temperature: 18-22°C (64-72°F), germination time: 1-3 months.
• Soil type: well-draining, pH: 6.0-7.0, drainage requirements: good.
• Watering and fertilization: regular watering, fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-9, frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Ampelopsis brevipedunculata is native to China, Korea, and Japan. It grows in the southern and middle regions of its native range, typically in woodland edges, scrub, and rocky slopes. It thrives in areas with full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil.

✨ Interesting Facts

Ampelopsis brevipedunculata has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. The plant is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and blue berries. It is resistant to phylloxera and can be grown in containers.