HEDERA helix 'Hibernica'
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HEDERA helix 'Hibernica'
Commonly known as Irish ivy
Green ivy, good ground cover
£18.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ for £16 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
H. helix subsp. hibernica -
Pests & Diseases
Red spider mites, scale insects, aphids, leaf spot. -
Place of origin
Western Europe. -
EvergreenBroadly ovate to triangular, slightly upward-folded, dark-green leaves 5-8cm (2-3in) long, with 5 triangular lobes.
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Fully hardy
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Lobed
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Ovate
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Height
To 10m (33ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingVigorous climber.
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Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Alkaline / Chalk loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus- rich.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Green varieties are shade tolerant. -
harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
may cause skin allergy
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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skin irritant
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Hedera - Care Guide
