More about the plant below:
Ivy (Hedera)
category : climbers
position : partial shade, shade
height : up to 25 m
frost resistance : to -25 ° C
reaction soil : slightly alkaline
preferences soil : humus, sandy loam; tolerant
watering : a lot
color leaves/needles : green, white-green, yellow-green
color of flowers : green-yellow
form : climbing
period flowering : September-October
seed : -
reproduction:shoot cuttings
persistence leaves : evergreen
application : gardens, climbing or ground cover, balconies, terraces, rooms
pace of growth : fast
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Ivy is one of the most recognizable and reliable evergreen perennial vines . Ivy is hardy, it comes in many varieties.
Developmental features of ivy
Ivy has three-, four- and five-lobed leaves. In some varieties they are green, green-white or green-yellow.Canary ivy leaves are 3 times larger than ivy leaves.The second one, however, is more durable and resistant to low temperatures.
Kolchice ivy is characterized by elegant appearance, frost resistance and strong growth. Helix hibernica has leaves 4-6 cm in size and thickens quickly. Most species reach a height of up to 20 m. Nand vines grow slowly at the beginning, then up to 1 m per year, especially after pruning.
After 8-10 years, green-yellow flowers appear on the shoots from September to October. The leaves are heart-shaped. These shoots are thick and grow vertically, they do not form sticky roots. From that moment on, the climber also begins to grow in thickness.
Ivy stand
Climbers thrive in semi-shaded and shady places.If the site is sunny, frequent watering is required.Ivy grows best in fertile, moist soil.
Ivy - care
In winter (mainly) young plants should be protected against the sun with a non-woven cover. Cut out shoots.
Ivy - application
Thanks to clinging roots, ivy can climb without supports.It is not advisable to lead vines over cracked walls.
Tip
Old, uncut ivy specimens require tying up, as rain and snow can weigh heavily on sprouts.
