Description
English Ivy (Hedera helix) is the classic evergreen ground cover and wall climber – glossy lobed leaves hold their colour through winter and self-cling to brick, stone and bark without support. It fills difficult shaded ground where lawn will not grow and softens walls, fences and tree trunks year round.
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- Evergreen colour in every season, including winter
- Self-clings to walls, fences and tree trunks – no wires needed
- Thrives in deep shade where little else survives
- Excellent erosion-control ground cover on slopes
- Classic, low-maintenance and very cold hardy
Growing guide
- Sow: 5 mm (1/4 in) deep in moist mix; a cold period improves germination
- Germination: 30-60 days at 15-21 C (60-70 F), slow and uneven
- Spacing: 30-45 cm (12-18 in) apart as ground cover
- Light: part shade to full shade; tolerates some sun
- Note: can be vigorous – trim annually to keep within bounds; hardy USDA zones 4-9
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