'Glacier' Ivy | Hedera helix
Grows anything but glacially
Grown by Mollie
Cheltenham
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'Glacier' Ivy
Hedera helix
- A wonderful variegated ivy with lobed, forest green leaves stamped with silver and off white splashes around the edges
- Unlike its icy namesake, Hedera helix 'Glacier' moves fast - it grows quickly and is the perfect choice both for training up vertical surfaces and as sprawling ground cover
- Like most ivies, this variety is easy to grow, unfussy and hardy down to temperatures of -15°C
- Deeply attractive foliage will help instantly elevate your garden's aesthetic appeal, and do so all year round
- 'Glacier' is a recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's 'Award of Garden Merit' - this is an indicator of a plant's quality of performance in the garden
- Please Note: Our climbers are pruned back each winter, and some during the summer, so you may find at certain times of year they do not cover the whole 90cm cane. This is intentional to ensure the best growth when you plant out
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Glacier' Ivy is very easy to grow in pots and is ideal for adding year-round greenery to smaller spaces or hanging baskets.
How big does it get?
Glacier' Ivy is a vigorous climber that can reach heights of 10 to 20 metres or more if left unpruned.
How much sunlight does this need?
Glacier' Ivy is highly adaptable and can grow in full sun, partial shade, or full shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Glacier' Ivy is highly adaptable and prefers a moist, well-drained alkaline soil, though it tolerates most soil types.
How much watering does this plant need?
Glacier' Ivy is drought-tolerant once established, but benefits from about 2.5 centimetres of water per week during hot summer months.
Will this plant need pruning?
Glacier' Ivy can be pruned at any time of the year to control its size, cutting back long trailing stems by 30 to 60 centimetres to prevent it from becoming invasive.
How hardy is this plant?
Hedera helix has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it can withstand temperatures from -10°C to -15°C and is hardy in most places throughout the UK.
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