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Hedera helix
Common Ivy 

Hedera helix
Common name

Common Ivy

Group

Climbers

Family

Araliaceae

Description

Common Ivy. Ideal ground cover plant and an excellent evergreen climber for screening; also a useful houseplant for darker rooms. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 2m. Full sun/partial shade and Shaded site. Hardy. Harmful if eaten/may cause skin allergy. Water thoroughly before planting.

Characteristics

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

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
2m
Ultimate spread
2m

Colour

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

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun/partial shade; shaded site Shelter from cold winds
Soil
Poor
Moisture
Moist; Well drained
Propagation
Stem cuttings
Usage
Climbing wall; Ground cover; Pot; Conservatory plant
Planting
Water thoroughly before planting

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
 
 
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Regular 2 litre --- 20-30 cm £4.44 £ 159