Hedera hel. 'Thorndale' - 60-80 CM C2

Description
The Efeu 'Thorndale' (Hedera helix) is a climbing, creeping, evergreen plant with decorative, glossy, leathery, heart-shaped, dark green, creamy white veined leaves. In a semi-shady to shady location with humusy, calcareous, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres.

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

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the Efeu 'Thorndale's are dark green, creamy white veined, heart-shaped, glossy, leathery, alternate, lobed. They are about 5 - 12 cm in size.

Spread
Europe to Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Efeu 'Thorndale' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Efeu 'Thorndale' is a creeping climbing plant which can reach a height of 4.5 - 6 m. Rapidly growing.

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).

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.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Facade, ground cover, espalier

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