Hedera hel. 'Yellow Ripple' - P9

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 margin. In a semi-shaded to shaded position with humus-rich, calcareous, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 30 cm and spreads to around 5 m.

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

Leaves
High ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the Common ivy 'Yellow Ripple' are dark green, heart-shaped, leathery, alternate, lobed and have a yellow margin. They are approximately 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 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
Façade, ground cover, bird food plant, balcony/patio

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