common ivy
Hedera hibernica
Name
Botanical name: | Hedera hibernica |
Colloquial name: | common ivy |
Growth
Growth form: | Climbing, groundcovering or overhanging |
Mature height: | 4 - 6 Meter |
Growth: | 20 – 50 cm per year |
Leaf
Foliage: | ovate, glossy |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Leaf color: | dark green |
Blossom / fruit
Blossom: | umbel |
Flowering period: | September to November |
Flower color: | green-yellow |
Fruit: | Blaue-black berries, not for consumption |
Miscellaneous
Soil type: | normal garden soil |
Location: | full sun, semi shade, shade |
Flowering period: | all year round |
Requirement: | 4 – 5 plants per lineal meter |
Use for: | hedge plants, climbing plant, ground cover plant |
Ships as: | as pot plant |
Hardiness: | yes |