Hedera helix ‘Baltica’

Perennials & Ground Covers
Hedera helix 'Baltica'

Blooming Time

Exposure

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Full Sun
True
Light Shade
True
Moderate Shade
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Dense Shade

A common selection of English ivy, ‘Baltica’ is unique in that its leaves are smaller than the species and colored deep dark green.

Details

Hardiness Zone:

5

Blossom Color:

Growth Habit:

Aerial Rootlets

Max Height:

5"

Texture:

Medium Texture

Recommended Spacing:

8" to 10"

We sell this plant in these containers:

50 Cell Pack
50 Cell Pack

Special Characteristics

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Seasonal Effect
True
Moderate Area
True
Drought Tolerant
True
Large Area
True
Deer Resistant
True
Evergreen
True
Foot Traffic Tolerant
True
Sandy Soil Tolerant
Controls Erosion

Features

Deep green medium textured evergreen leaves (somewhat smaller than regular English ivy) make a dense and attractive cover. Generally nonflowering.

Landscape Value

Classic moderate to large scale trailing ground cover. Excellent to replace turf grass and for erosion control.

Care

Watering:

Baltic Ivy is moderately drought tolerant but benefits from occasional watering, to maintain soil in a moist but not wet condition, during the summer months.

Fertilizing:

Baltic Ivy is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.

Pruning:

Baltic Ivy is evergreen and does not require pruning. It is normally only pruned for the purpose of keeping it within bounds.

Companion Plants

Companion Plants

No companion plants found for this product.