Hedera helix 'White Ripple' - 2 Ltr, single cane

Description
The Common ivy 'White Ripple' (Hedera helix) is a climbing, creeping, evergreen plant with decorative, blue fruits. It produces yellow-green flowers arranged in umbels from September to October. The Common ivy 'White Ripple' also has 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
* Fruiting ornament * beautiful foliage * the blossoms are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * resistant to urban climates, likes warmth

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the Common ivy 'White Ripple' 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 'White Ripple' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common ivy 'White 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.

Flower
The yellow-green flowers of the Common ivy 'White Ripple' appear in umbels from September to October.

Fruit
The blue fruits of Hedera helix 'White Ripple' are particularly decorative. These appear from March.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Façade, bee pasture, ground cover, bird food plant, balcony/terrace

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