Hedera algeriensis 'Gloire de Marengo' (Algerian Ivy)
Algerian Ivy 'Gloire de Marengo', 'Gloire de Marengo' Algerian Ivy, Ivy 'Gloire de Marengo', Hedera canariensis 'Variegata', Hedera grandifolia variegata
Vigorous, Hedera algeriensis 'Gloire de Marengo' (Algerian Ivy) is a self-clinging evergreen climber with large, lustrous, heart-shaped, dark leaves, 4-5 in. across (10-12 cm), marbled with gray-green and irregularly margined in creamy-white. Dramatic and colorful, this Ivy is popular for slopes, walls, and trellises.
- Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Grows up to 20 ft. tall (600 cm) and 3 ft. wide (90 cm).
- A full sun to part shade lover, it is best grown in fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. This plant is not fussy about soils and tolerates a wide range of conditions. Some drought tolerance, but produces its best foliage color in evenly moist soils. Provide shelter from cold, drying winds.
- Susceptible to leaf spot, aphids, scale insects and vine weevil.
- Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
- Ingestion may cause severe discomfort
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Requirements
Hardiness | 6
– 11 |
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Heat Zones | 6
– 12 |
Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Climbers, Perennials |
Plant Family | Hedera - Ivy |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 15' – 20' (4.5m – 6m) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Wall-Side Borders, Walls and Fences |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 6
– 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 6
– 12 |
Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Climbers, Perennials |
Plant Family | Hedera - Ivy |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 15' – 20' (4.5m – 6m) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Wall-Side Borders, Walls and Fences |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |