Description English Ivy, German Ivy, Common Ivy. Lots of names, but they all grow the same. The small angular shaped leaves come in a wide range of shapes, and variegation colours. Best used as a filler or trailer in your containers, either alone or in combination planters. These ivies are no nonsense plants that are a cinch to grow. They will grow anywhere, sun or shade. In fact, they are often considered an invasive species in many parts of the world, with just many people wanting to get rid of them, as grow them. Water and feed in containers, ignore in the ground. All ivies may be grown indoors as houseplants. English Ivy: Hedera helix Hardiness: Perennial Habit: Climbing, trailing, spreading Height: 3 - 6" Width: It spreads and spreads Spacing: 10- 15" Where to plant: Containers or in the ground Cultivar: Glacier German Ivy: Delairea odorata A solid green ivy Hardiness: Perennial Habit: Climbing, trailing, spreading Height: 3 - 6" Trailing: lots and lots Spacing: 10- 15" Where to plant: Containers or in the ground Creeping Jenny: Lysimachia nummularia Shiny golden foliage, small round leaves Hardiness: Perennial Habit: Climbing, trailing, spreading Height: 2 - 4" Trailing: 12" Spacing: 10- 15" Where to plant: Containers only please. In the ground it will spread and spread and may become a problem to get rid of, it is very invasive in the ground! Cultivar: Goldilocks New for 2017: Mezoo Trailing Red: variegated leaf with small red flowers Vinca Vine Illumination: Bright gold leaves edged in green with soft blue flowers |
