Hedera hel. 'Erecta' - P13

Description
The Common ivy 'Erecta' (Hedera helix) is an upright garden plant with decorative, black fruits. It produces yellow flowers from September to October. The Common ivy 'Erecta' also has dark green, light green veined leaves. In a semi-shady to shady location with humusy, calcareous, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 75 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * tolerates urban climates, likes warmth

leaves
The evergreen leaves of Common ivy 'Erecta' are dark green with light green veins. They are about 5 - 12 cm in size.

Spread
Europe to Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Common ivy 'Erecta' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common ivy 'Erecta' is upright in habit. As a rule, it grows 5 - 10 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.

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

Flower
The yellow flowers appear from September to October.

Fruit
The black fruits of Hedera helix 'Erecta' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Hedera helix 'Erecta' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.