Hedera helix
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Exceptionally versatile and popular, this European trailing evergreen ground cover is one of the finest for large plantings where a lush, low maintenance evergreen cover is desired. Leaves are typically 3 or 5-lobed, dark shiny green, and 2 to 3-inches long. Stems root as they spread, and with support (such as a brick wall or tree trunk) produce aerial root-like projections which allow it to climb. Planting after Sept. 1st or in wind exposed locations is not recommended for any ivy.
Details
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Growth Habit:
Aerial Rootlets
Max Height:
5"
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Special Characteristics
Features
Deep green medium textured evergreen leaves 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:
English 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:
English 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:
English 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.