Hedera hel. 'Esther' - P9

Description
The Common ivy 'Esther' (Hedera helix) is a climbing, creeping, evergreen plant with decorative, leathery, heart-shaped, green-white leaves. In a semi-shady to shady location with humusy, calcareous, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and grows to a width of approx. 5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * Resistant to urban climates, likes warmth

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the Common ivy 'Esther' are green-white, heart-shaped, leathery, alternate, lobed. They are about 5 - 12 cm in size.

Spread
Europe to Caucasus.

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

Growth
Common ivy 'Esther' is a creeping climbing plant that can reach a height of 20 - 30 cm and a width of 3 - 5 metres. It usually grows 30 - 50 cm per year.

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

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Facade, ground cover, room, balcony/terrace

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