Common Ivy
Hedera helix
Common Name: Common Ivy
Genus: Hedera
Species: helix
Category: Climbers & Wall Shrubs
Growth Rate: Fast growing
Features: Good for wildlife
| Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 10.00 m (1000 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade | Spread: 5.00 m (500 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen | Flower Colour: Green, Yellow |
| Foliage Colour: Green | Flowering Period: October & November |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light or Clay/Heavy or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Will tolerant a wide range of soil moisture levels
- Garden care: Keep moist during the winter months. Plants may be pruned at any time of the year to keep within bounds
Clusters of yellowish-green autumn flowers followed by spherical black fruit and glossy three to five-lobed dark green leaves. This vigorous self-clinging evergreen climber is perfect for covering walls and fences and dry shady areas under shrubs and trees. It's an excellent choice for the wildlife garden since it supports a wide range of native species.
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Persian ivy
Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata'
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Hedera colchica 'Sulphur Heart'
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Hedera helix 'Glacier'
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