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HEDERA helix 'Glacier'
Commonly known as Common ivy, English ivy
Grey-green leaf margined white
Further Reading....
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EvergreenSmall, almost triangular, 3- to 5-lobed leaves.
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Height2m (6½ft)
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingAlso suitable for rock garden or as a houseplant.
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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)
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Full sun
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Partial shadevariegated and yellows prefer more light - shelter from cold winds.
HEDERA helix 'Glacier'
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesRed spider mites, scale insects, aphids, leaf spot.Place of originGarden origin.
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Garden Location/ConditionsRockery (inc alpine)
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginLobed
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Pruning groupPruning 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.
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Soil ConditionsAlkaline / Chalk lovingFertile moist well-drained soilHumus- rich
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eaten(People & Pets)May cause skin allergy(People & Pets)
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WildlifeBee friendlyBird friendly
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Hedera - Care Guide
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Garden Goodies
Brown / Green Twine
Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres.
Ideal in the garden or the home.
2 options from £5.00
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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
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Sisal Twine
2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
Only £4.50
Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
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