Hedera colchica
Persian ivy
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- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or general-purpose potting compost for containers
- Rate of growth: fast
- Flowering period: October and November
- Hardiness: fully hardy
This vigorous, self-clinging, Persian ivy has large, lustrous, heart-shaped, dark green leaves. An excellent plant for covering large expanses of wall or as fast-growing groundcover it's particularly useful for 'difficult' areas of dry shade where little else will grow. Prefers fertile, moist but well-drained, alkaline soil.
Once established, ivy can provide a protective habitat for birds and other animals, so any pruning should be tackled ahead of the nesting season in late winter or early spring. Before pruning, observe for a few days, and if birds are returning to one spot, consider leaving it alone as nest building may already be underway.
- Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin irritant/allergen