Hedera helix
English ivy or common ivy
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: humus-rich, preferably alkaline, moist, well-drained soil (or John Innes No.3 potting compost for container-grown plants)
- Rate of growth: fast-growing
- Hardiness: fully hardy
A tough and adaptable plant, which when young, will look great spilling over the edges of seasonal pots and baskets. It does get big however and if planted in the border, this self-clinging evergreen climber can also be used to cover ugly walls and fences in good time - or provide a lush green carpet in the dry shady areas beneath shrubs and trees where little else will grow. It's an excellent choice for the wildlife garden since it supports a wide range of native species, but it can also be grown as a houseplant (we did say it was adaptable!) where it will help reduce indoor air pollution. - Home care: Water specimens grown as houseplants regularly during the growing season, providing a balanced liquid fertiliser each month. Keep moist during the winter months. Plants may be pruned at any time of the year to keep within bounds.
- Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin irritant/allergen
Goes well with...
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Baby Bio drip feeders - pack of 4
4 × 40ml
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Copper plated plant mister
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Baby bio leaf shine
200ml
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Plantsmith beautifying leaf shine spray
500ml
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Rough cast aluminium bowl
30 × 22 × 12cm
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Rough cast aluminium bowl - charcoal black
30 × 22 × 12.5cm
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House terrarium
43 × 23 × 40cm
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Houseplant watering indicator
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Windowsill terrarium
60.5 × 7 × 10.5cm
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Zinc wall planters - set of 3
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Simple terrarium / tealight holder with tray base
small W12.5 × H18cm
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Pentagon terrarium with tray base
Ø30 × H26cm
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Plantsmith houseplant feed and tonic
500ml
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Plantsmith houseplant perfecting care mist
500ml