HEDERA HELIX ‘ARBORESCENS VARIEGATA’
This handsome, shrubby, non-climbing ivy, which was planted by Beth many years ago in our woodland beneath a canopy of oaks, grows to little more than a metre. It makes a fine feature in the winter garden where its attractive, evergreen, creamy-edged foliage can be appreciated and used to brighten up a dark corner. It slowly forms a loose, bulky mound, which can be kept in shape by pruning in early spring. Ivy is an important source of nectar for insects in autumn, while also providing shelter. Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings from mature growth in summer.
Height and spread 1.5m x 1.2m.
Origin Throughout Europe to Turkey.
Conditions Any fertile soil; sun or shade.
Hardiness RHS H6, USDA 5a-9b†.
Year round.
