Hedera Helix 'Glacier' English Ivy

Hedera helix 'Glacier' is a variegated English ivy cultivar known for its small, lobed leaves with silvery-gray and creamy-white edges. This evergreen climber or ground cover is low-maintenance and versatile, thriving in various environments. It is valued for its ornamental foliage and adaptability.

Grow Zone:
USDA Zones 5–11

Height and Width:

• Height: 6–10 inches (as ground cover), up to 10 feet (as a climber)
• Spread: 3–6 feet

Uses:

• Ground cover for shady areas
• Vertical gardening (climbing on walls, trellises, or arbors)
• Hanging baskets and containers
• Erosion control on slopes
• Indoor houseplant in cooler climates

Native Range:
Hedera helix is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa.

Growing Conditions:

• Light: Partial to full shade; tolerates some sun in cooler climates (protect from hot, direct sun to avoid leaf scorch).
• Soil: Well-draining, moist soil with a pH of 6.0–7.5; adaptable to various soil types.
• Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy; drought-tolerant once established.
• Temperature: Hardy in Zones 5–11; can tolerate cold and moderate heat.
• Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring and summer for vigorous growth.

Care Tips:

• Prune regularly to control growth and shape.
• Avoid allowing ivy to climb trees or buildings where it may cause damage.
• Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Monitor for pests like spider mites and aphids, especially indoors.

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Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

, Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

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