Hedera hibernica
A lush evergreen climber, Irish Ivy is ideal for covering any unsightly surfaces. Hedera hibernica can also be used as ground cover, simply pin down the roots to achieve this. This variety of Ivy has dark green, 5 lobed leaves and produces green flowers in autumn and black berries in winter. This evergreen climber provides winter food for late foraging bees and birds.
Hedera hibernica can grow in full sun to full shade and prefers a moist, well-drained soil. This Ivy variety will make a great addition to any garden whilst providing much needed sustenance to British wildlife through winter.
As the sap of Irish Ivy can be quite irritating, please wear protective gloves whilst handling if you have sensitive skin. Our plants are sold on canes ideal for training up walls and fences.
AKA Irish Ivy, Atlantic Ivy, Hedera helix subsp. hibernica
Description
A lush evergreen climber, Irish Ivy is ideal for covering any unsightly surfaces. Hedera hibernica can also be used as ground cover, simply pin down the roots to achieve this. This variety of Ivy has dark green, 5 lobed leaves and produces green flowers in autumn and black berries in winter. This evergreen climber provides winter food for late foraging bees and birds.
Hedera hibernica can grow in full sun to full shade and prefers a moist, well-drained soil. This Ivy variety will make a great addition to any garden whilst providing much needed sustenance to British wildlife through winter.
As the sap of Irish Ivy can be quite irritating, please wear protective gloves whilst handling if you have sensitive skin. Our plants are sold on canes ideal for training up walls and fences.
AKA Irish Ivy, Atlantic Ivy, Hedera helix subsp. hibernica
