Hedera
- Ivy Hedera VariegataIvy Hedera Variegata£4.75Stock 100+Ivy Hedera is an evergreen climbing plant that provides you with year round colour in the garden and is very useful for covering unsightly Learn More
- Ivy Hedera HelixIvy Hedera£4.95Stock 51Ivy Hedera is an evergreen climbing plant that provides you with year round colour in the garden and is very useful for covering unsightly Learn More
- Ivy- Hedera HibernicaHedera Hibernica£7.50Stock 12Hedera Hibernica also known as the Irish Ivy, its a fast growing woody evergreen with dark green, tipped leaves which takes on a purple tinge in... Learn More
- Hedera Hibernica Ivy Hedge x5 x 5Hedera Hibernica£24.95Only 6 leftHedera Hibernica also known as the Irish Ivy, its a fast growing woody evergreen with dark green, tipped leaves which takes on a purple tinge in... Learn More
- Hedera HibernicaHedera HibernicaSpecial Price £4.40 Regular Price £4.95Stock 100+Hedera Hibernica also known as the Irish Ivy, its a fast growing woody evergreen with dark green, tipped leaves which takes on a purple tinge in... Learn More
- IvyHedera helix 'Shamrock' ring£13.95Out of stockOut of stockThis miniature evergreen Ivy has dark green, round tipped Shamrock shaped leaves. They are excellent for ground cover or use in shady parts of the gar Learn More
- Hedera Helix Lady KayHedera helix Lady Kay£34.95Out of stockOut of stockThe Hedera Helix Lady Kay is really ideal to use as a hanging plant. It likes... Learn More
Hedera is commonly called ivy
Ivy is a genus of 12–15 species of evergreen climbing or ground-creeping woody plants in the Araliaceae family, native to Europe , north western Africa and across central-southern Asia east. The genus name comes from the Latin word meaning ivy and is primarily grown as a climbing vine or trailing ground plant and valued for its ability to thrive in shady places. On level ground they remain creeping, but on suitable surfaces for climbing, including trees and man-made structures, they can climb to at least 30 m above the ground.
Ivy plants are very popular grown for their evergreen foliage, attracting wildlife and their ability to adapt to many environments. Used for covering for fences, trellises or walls. Or as a Ground cover. Some smaller-leaved varieties are often used for topiary shapes, hanging baskets, or houseplants.
The species differ in detail of the leaf shape and size (particularly of the juvenile leaves). Leaves may be shaped like hearts, fans, or bird's feet, or they may be curly or the typical ivy, lobed form. Some are variegated and it’s quite common for them to take on a purple tinge in winter. The rich nectar flowers are greenish-yellow and are produced in autumn to early winter.
The fruit/berries are a greenish-black or dark purple, ripening in late winter to mid-spring. The seeds are dispersed by birds which eat the berries. Hedera tolerates a wide range of soils, but prefers rich loams. Hedera can be aggressive once established but Ground covers rarely need pruning except if they become untidy. No serious insect or disease problems.
Cultivars include Irish ivy (Hedera hibernica), Persian ivy (Hedera colchica), English ivy (Hedera Helix).