Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | |||
| Autumn | Yellow | |||
| Winter | Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Araliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing
- Potentially harmful
- Ingestion may cause severe discomfort, contact may irritate the skin. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Hedera are evergreen climbing shrubs clinging by aerial roots. Clusters of small yellow-green flowers are followed by usually black berries. Foliage of flowering shoots is often less deeply lobed than that of the sterile, climbing shoots
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in alkaline, moist but well-drained soil in sun or part shade with shelter from cold winds. Although it will tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. The golden foliage can turn light green if grown in too much shade
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings or layering at any time. Root semi-ripe or hardwood cuttings from summer to winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning group 11 at any time. Renovate in early spring before the growth starts
Pests
May be damaged by scale insects, aphids and glasshouse red spider mite; vine weevil may be a problem when grown in containers
Diseases
May be affected by fungal leaf spot; frost damage may be a problem in severe winters but will usually recover in spring
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