English Ivy
Thrives in Zones 4-9
Effective air purifier indoors
Resilient and hardy in various climates
Provides habitat for beneficial insects
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Height at Maturity
Under 12"
Care
English Ivy thrives in well-draining soil. Keep the dirt always moist but not waterlogged. Prune regularly to control its growth. Fertilize during the growing season to support healthy, vibrant foliage.
Plant Reproduction
English Ivy reproduces from seeds dispersed by birds when they eat the fruit.
How to Grow and Care for Bare Root Vines
Bare root vines arrive dormant, making them easy to plant and transport during cooler months. To grow them successfully, soak the roots in water for 3–6 hours before planting to rehydrate them. Choose a location with the right light exposure—most flowering or fruiting vines prefer full sun—and install a trellis, arbor, or support structure before planting.
Dig a hole wide enough to spread out the roots and deep enough so the crown (where the roots meet the stem) sits just at or slightly above ground level. Backfill with loose, well-draining soil, firm it gently, and water thoroughly. Keep the soil evenly moist during the first growing season to help establish strong roots.
Mulch around the base to retain moisture and prevent weeds, being careful not to cover the crown. As the vine grows, guide new shoots onto the support structure. Prune lightly after the first season to shape and remove any dead growth. With proper care, bare root vines will quickly take off and provide beautiful vertical interest in your landscape.
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English Ivy
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Air Purification:
English Ivy is known for its air-purifying qualities, removing toxins such as formaldehyde and benzene from the air. Adding it to your garden or indoor space can enhance air quality and create a healthier environment.
Evergreen Beauty:
With its lush, evergreen foliage, English Ivy provides year-round greenery and aesthetic appeal. It keeps your garden looking vibrant and alive, even during winter months.
Erosion Control:
English Ivy forms a thick, protective ground cover that effectively prevents soil erosion on slopes and embankments. Its robust root system anchors the soil, making it ideal for stabilizing landscapes.
Versatile Growth:
English Ivy thrives in a variety of light conditions, from full sun to deep shade. This adaptability makes it suitable for many garden areas, including walls, fences, and ground cover.
English Ivy (Hedera helix) | Ground Cover & Climbing Vine
English Ivy is an evergreen vine that can grow up to an impressive 100 ft long. This plant loves to climb and will take advantage of most rough, vertical surfaces. However, where no structure is available, it makes a fantastically dense ground cover. While this tenacious vine is native to most of Europe, it has become a welcomed resident in many gardens across North America.
Plant this species at the base of a tree and watch the ivy as it develops cascading dark green with yellowish-veined leaves along the tree’s trunk. They can be grown on the façade of buildings, creating vistas reminiscent of English gardens with Tudor-style houses. They grow well along fences or along stone walls as a drapery of leafy green foliage.
English Ivy Plant Details – Ideal for Ground Cover
Family: Araliaceae
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
Light Requirement: Partial to full shade; flowering stalks require full sun
Water Needs: Moderate
Height: reaches up to 100 ft in length
Spread: Covers large area of ground
Growth Rate: Fast
Bloom Time: Summer to Autumn
Flower Color: Greenish-yellow
Wildlife Value: Berries provide food source for many bird species.
It is an effective climber because it produces rootlets with matted pads that can grip many different types of surfaces, however, they do best on rough dark surfaces with a neutral pH. The plant spreads as part of its juvenile growth where it produces five-lobed leaves. However, it reproduces in a shrub-like mature phase, producing leaves that are ovate and dark green.
This plant will flower in areas that receive full sun light and since the main body of the plan prefers shady conditions, the flowering typically occurs at the tops of trees or other ariel locations. They flower in late summer with umbels of little greenish-yellow flowers that are nectar rich. The fruit of the English Ivy is an important food source for many birds.
Landscape Uses and Maintenance - English Ivy
English Ivy can grow across a range of soil pH however just below neutral is ideal. It prefers shaded areas of moist, rich loam soil, and will not tolerate growing in areas with consistent direct sunlight. While it can tolerate some drought, the most color-rich foliage is produced when soil is evenly moist.
Plant it next to a structure where you would like to add a vertical cloak of greenery or an area that you would like a sea of deep green ground cover. However, take caution when planting it close to a house or prized outbuilding; their strong sticky roots can damage painted surfaces or wind their way into gutters and later cause damage.
Key Features of English Ivy (Hedera helix)
Dense ground cover, berries provide food for birds, grows well in shaded areas.
This perennial vine contributes many desirable and attractive elements to your gardenscape. From unfurling dense ground cover across a shaded woodland to layering green drapery on a stone wall, this plant is a fantastic addition to a garden. Shop for English Ivy online at TN Nursery. For 68 years, we have served the landscaping industry and homeowners with specimen plants.