Hedera hel. 'Yellow Ripple' - 2 Ltr, single cane

Description
The Common ivy 'Yellow Ripple' (Hedera helix) is a climbing, creeping, evergreen plant with decorative, leathery, heart-shaped, dark green leaves with a yellow edge. 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 foliage ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the Common ivy 'Yellow Ripple's are dark green, heart-shaped, leathery, alternate, lobed and have a yellow margin. They are about 5 - 12 cm in size.

Spread
Europe to Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Common ivy 'Yellow Ripple' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common ivy 'Yellow Ripple' 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 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.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Facade, ground cover, bird food plant, balcony/terrace

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