Common Ivy. Ideal ground cover plant and an excellent evergreen climber for screening, also a useful houseplant for darker rooms. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 2m. Full sun/partial shade and Shaded site. Hardy. Harmful if eaten/may cause skin allergy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Hedera helix
Ideal ground cover plant and an excellent evergreen climber for screening, also a useful houseplant for darker rooms.
Category: Climbers
Additional information
Generic | Hedera |
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Species | helix |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Common Ivy |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade, Shaded site |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 2m |
Family | Araliaceae |
Spread | 2m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Climbing, Low spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Climbing wall, Ground cover, Pot, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | Harmful if eaten/may cause skin allergy |
Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
Pruning Time | Early spring |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | Top dress in spring |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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