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Hedera hibernica
Common Ivy 

Hedera hibernica
Common name

Common Ivy

Group

Climbers

Family

Araliaceae

Description

A vigorous climber with large lobed; dark green upward-facing leaves. Max Height 10m. Partial shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten/may cause skin allergy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Climbing
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten/may cause skin allergy

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
10m
Ultimate spread
2m

Colour

Flowers
Violet in June; August
Foliage
Green - Evergreen
Fruit
Green in June
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Partial shade Shelter from cold winds
Soil
Poor
Moisture
Moist; Well drained
Propagation
Stem cuttings
Usage
Climbing wall; Ground cover
Planting
Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser

Caring for your plants

Pruning
Early spring Only prune if required to keep shape
Maintenance
Top dress in spring
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Slugs and snails; Vine weevils; Whiteflies; Botrytis; Red spider mite

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Type
Form
Size
Spread
Normal
price 		Web
price 		Stock
 
 
 		Trolley
Caned 10 litre 125-150 cm --- £25.25 £ 49
Caned 3 litre 60-80 cm --- £4.26 £ 177
Regular 2 litre --- 20-30 cm £3.54 £ 83