Hedera colchica dentata ‘Variegata’ (Variegated Persian Ivy)
£25.50 incl. VAT
A large leaved, hardy, self-clinging climber, that can also be used as ground cover. The foliage has variegation that emerges creamy and matures to white. In late summer and autumn they carry yellow-green blobby flowers followed by black fruits that are an excellent food source for birds.
Hardiness level Green
Alarge leaved, hardy, self-clinging climber, that can also be used as ground cover. The foliage has variegation that emerges creamy and matures to white. In late summer and autumn they carry yellow-green blobby flowers followed by black fruits that are an excellent food source for birds.
Position: Hardy except for really exposed sites. Best grown in sun to partial shade as the variegation can diminish in deep shade. Any moist but well-drained soil, and good on alkaline soils. 'By cuttings'
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FAQs
HOW FAST DOES HEDERA COLCHICHA DENTATA ‘VARIEGATA’ GROW?
Approximately 60cm annually, depending on conditions.
HOW DO YOU TAKE CARE OF HEDERA COLCHICHA DENTATA ‘VARIEGATA’?
Water until established. Cut back as required.
HOW TALL DOES HEDERA COLCHICHA DENTATA ‘VARIEGATA’ GROW?
8m in the wild, maybe a bit smaller in the UK.
DOES HEDERA COLCHICHA DENTATA ‘VARIEGATA’ PREFER SUN OR SHADE?
Sun to partial shade.
IS HEDERA COLCHICHA DENTATA ‘VARIEGATA’ AN INDOOR OR OUTDOOR PLANT?
Usually outdoors, but can be grown in a cool conservatory or used as a houseplant.
IS HEDERA COLCHICHA DENTATA ‘VARIEGATA’ SUITABLE FOR HEDGING?
No.
CAN HEDERA COLCHICHA DENTATA ‘VARIEGATA’ BE GROWN IN POTS OR CONTAINERS?
Yes, with good husbandry.
IS HEDERA COLCHICHA DENTATA ‘VARIEGATA’ TOXIC TO PETS?
Yes, do not ingest. Can be a skin irritant.
