Ivy
Common Name: Ivy
Genus: Hedera
Species: helix
Cultivar: 'Glacier'
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Moist
Height: 200cm
Spread: 200cm
Ivy is one of the best evergreen climbers for covering a bare wall. There are many colours available that will brighten up dull corners. 'Glacier' has attractive, triangular, green leaves, with attractive silvery-grey and cream variegation. Plants suit a variety of locations. Grow them up a wall, as a houseplant or even as ground cover. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
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