Hedera helix 'Ivalace' (English Ivy)
English Ivy 'Ivalace', Common Ivy 'Ivalace', European Ivy 'Ivalace', Ivy 'Ivalace'
A particularly attractive curly ivy, Hedera helix 'Ivalace' (English Ivy) is a small evergreen climber with broad, dark, shiny, 5-lobed leaves, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), adorned with wavy edges, giving the leaves a cupped and lacy appearance. Extremely ornamental, this versatile ivy does well as a houseplant, can be used as a groundcover in small areas, and trained in small topiaries.
- The American Ivy Society has selected Hedera helix ‘Ivalace’ as the Ivy of the Year for 2011.
- With a moderate to fast growth rate, this ivy grows up to 3 ft. tall (90 cm) and 4 ft. wide (120 cm).
- A part shade to full 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.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
- Hedera helix species is native to Europe, Western Asia, North Africa.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 6
– 11 |
Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
Plant Type | Climbers, Perennials |
Plant Family | Hedera - Ivy |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
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 | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
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 | 5
– 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 6
– 11 |
Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
Plant Type | Climbers, Perennials |
Plant Family | Hedera - Ivy |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
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 | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |