Hedera helix ssp. hibernica

Europe to Caucasus.

Atlantic ivy is a creeping climbing plant that can reach a height of 4 - 10 metres and a width of 0.8 - 1.4 metres. It usually grows 1 - 1.5 m per year.

The evergreen leaves of the Atlantic ivy are dark green, heart-shaped, alternate, lobed. They are about 5 - 12 cm in size.

The greenish-yellow flowers of the Atlantic ivy appear in umbels from September to October.

The blue fruits of Hedera helix ssp. hibernica are particularly decorative. These appear from March.

Hedera helix ssp. hibernica is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.

Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

The Atlantic ivy has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Bee pasture, facade, hanging basket, ground cover, bird food plant, balcony/patio

Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Ivy as an adhesive rootstock is particularly suitable for greening house walls. A wooden structure should be chosen for stabilisation.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

- Apply compost: In the period from November to December
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April
- Watering: In the period from May to September
- Pruning: In the period from February to November.