Hedera hibernica - INSTANT HEDGE 120H X 120W CM

Description
The Atlantic ivy (Hedera helix) is a climbing, creeping, evergreen plant with decorative, blue fruits. It produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in umbels from September to October. The Atlantic ivy also has heart-shaped, dark green leaves. In a semi-shady to shady location with humusy, calcareous, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres and grows to around 1.4 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * easy to care for * Resistant to urban climates, likes warmth

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Atlantic ivy are dark green, heart-shaped, alternate, lobed. They are about 5 - 12 cm in size.

Spread
Europe to Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Atlantic ivy has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Atlantic ivy is a creeping climbing plant that can reach a height of 4 - 10 metres and a width of 0.8 - 1.4 metres. It usually grows 1 - 1.5 m 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 - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from February to November.

Care
Ivy as an adhesive rootstock is particularly suitable for greening house walls. A wooden structure should be chosen for stabilisation.

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers of the Atlantic ivy appear in umbels from September to October.

Fruit
The blue fruits of Hedera helix ssp. hibernica are particularly decorative. These appear from March.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Bee pasture, facade, hanging basket, ground cover, bird food plant, balcony/patio

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