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ivy 'Dentata Variegata'

Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata' (v)

★ RHS AGMPollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Hedera
Family: Araliaceae

About this plant

'Dentata Variegata' is a vigorous, self-clinging large evergreen climber with large, leathery ovate leaves with a broad, creamy-white margin, yellowish-cream on young leaves

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in fertile, humus-rich, alkaline soil but will tolerate acidic soils. Very vigorous

Pruning

Pruning group 11 at any time

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer

Pests

Can get aphids, scale insects and vine weevil

Diseases

A leaf spot may be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage Informal

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond MarginsWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years