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HEDERA helix 'Hibernica'
Commonly known as Irish ivy
Green ivy, good ground cover
Further Reading....
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EvergreenBroadly ovate to triangular, slightly upward-folded, dark-green leaves 5-8cm (2-3in) long, with 5 triangular lobes.
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HeightTo 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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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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) -
Full sun -
Partial shadeGreen varieties are shade tolerant.
HEDERA helix 'Hibernica'
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Additional Features
Good to knowH. helix subsp. hibernica
Pests & DiseasesRed spider mites, scale insects, aphids, leaf spot.
Place of originWestern Europe. -
HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Lobed(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Ovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 6Suitable 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.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Soil ConditionsAlkaline / Chalk lovingFertile moist well-drained soilHumus- rich.
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eaten(People & Pets)
May cause skin allergy(People & Pets) -
Wildlife
Bee friendly
Bird friendly
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Hedera - Care Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Sisal Twine
2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
Only £4.50
Garden Goodies
Natural Twine
Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres.
Ideal in the garden or the home.
Only £5.00
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