Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata' - INSTANT HEDGE 180H X 120W CM

Description
The Persian ivy 'Dentata Variegata' (Hedera colchica) is a climbing, creeping garden plant with decorative, black, round fruits. It produces creamy white or yellow-green, ball-shaped flowers arranged in umbels in September. The Persian ivy 'Dentata Variegata' also has leathery, egg-shaped, heart-shaped, dark green leaves with a creamy white edge. In a semi-shady to shady location with humusy, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and grows to a width of around 4 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Hedera colchica 'Dentata-Aureovariegata'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * beautiful foliage

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the Persian ivy 'Dentata Variegata's are dark green, ovate, heart-shaped, leathery, alternate and have a creamy white margin.

Spread
East Asia to Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Persian ivy 'Dentata Variegata' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Persian ivy 'Dentata Variegata' is climbing and creeping in habit. It usually grows 10 - 20 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Tasks
- Apply compost: In the period from November to December.

Flower
Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata' produces creamy white, yellow-green, ball-shaped flowers arranged in umbels in September.

Fruit
The black, round fruits of Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata' are particularly decorative. These appear from January.

Use
Facade

Root
Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.