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Hedera hibernica - Irish ivy
Hedera hibernica - Irish ivy
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From 5,90 € for pickup delivery and 6,90 € for home delivery
Express home delivery from 8,90 €.
From 5,90 € for pickup delivery and 6,90 € for home delivery
Express home delivery from 8,90 €.
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Hedera hibernica (H. helix subsp. hibernica), better known as Irish Ivy, is a vigorous, hardy species, distinguished by its abundant evergreen foliage of dark green colour. As a climbing plant, it can cling to any support to form a beautiful green wall, enhance a hedge, or serve as ground cover to replace grass in dry and shaded areas.
Hedera hibernica is a botanical species native to Ireland, actually a tetraploid form (with a doubled chromosomal stock) of common ivy, which is widespread in European countryside and woodlands. Ivies belong to the Araliaceae family, they are cousins of Ginseng and fatsias. Its growth is very rapid, allowing it to reach a length or height of 10m (33ft) in a few years. Its large ovate, triangular, leathery leaves, with barely marked lobes, measuring 8cm (3in) in length, have a particularly shiny dark green colour. There are two different leaf forms on the plant, depending on their function: the cauline leaves are divided into 5 lobes, while those of the flowering stems, exposed to light, are more oval, shaped like an ace of spades. Its branches can cling to supports by themselves, thanks to powerful climbing roots. The branches are partially covered with greyish star-shaped hairs and bear climbing roots, which are transformed roots carrying sucker hairs that attach to a support. They have no nutritional function, as ivy solely nourishes itself through its underground root system. Flowering occurs in September-October, and fruiting in late winter or early spring. The flowers, cream to yellowish-green, have five petals. They are grouped in umbels, themselves arranged in terminal clusters. The fruits are round black-blue berries, 8 to 9mm wide, and they are gathered in clusters. They are toxic if ingested by mammals, particularly humans, but nutritious and valuable for certain birds such as songbirds and pigeons.
It suits everything, and everything suits it! Irish Ivy quickly enhances any challenging areas of the garden, in the shade, and can rapidly cover up anything it needs to hide, including conifers that have decayed in a monocultured hedge. Using it this way, it can be supported by evergreen bushes such as Spotted Laurel, Portuguese Laurel, or hedge clematis. It effectively and perfectly covers the ground, eventually discouraging weeds. To brighten up its monochrome foliage, spring-flowering bulbs like botanical narcissus or muscari can be planted, which will emerge from the green carpet in spring. Hedera hibernica is a good wall cover, but don't neglect it as it can quickly become invasive. Although its reputation as a destroyer is well established, it has protected old dilapidated walls more than it has destroyed them; it is the removal of this plant firmly rooted in the crevices that causes the masonry structure to collapse, while the plant maintains its integrity. However, its use on facades should be avoided. Pair it with dense perennials to keep the soil moist at its base.
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Hedera hibernica, easy to grow, can be planted all year round in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, preferably against a wall in any situation and sheltered from cold winds. Once well established, it can withstand summer drought. To promote the growth of young shoots, fix the first ones to the ground (layering). Do not hesitate to rejuvenate the plant by removing old branches. Prune regularly to shape it. For container cultivation, mix 7 parts of ordinary soil, 3 parts of compost and 2 parts sand. Water regularly and apply fertiliser every month during the growth period. Keep the substrate moist during winter.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.