Illustrative photo.
Hedera helix 'MARGINATA ELEGANTISSIMA' English ivy
size/type
vine
usual height
3-8m
usual width
1-3m
leaves
evergreen broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
insignificant or non-blooming
location
full sun to shade
soil type
neutral to alkaline
soil moisture requirements
evenly moist (dislikes drought)
USDA zone (lowest)
5 (down to -29°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
mycorrhizal product
Symbivit Tric (arbuscular)
Symbivit (arbuscular)categorized
Description of the plant
Marginata Elegantissima is a variegated form of English holly. It has mid-sized, deep green leaves with 3 or 5 lobes and creamy white margins. Variegation is irregular and may run towards the centre of the leaf. Branches produce aerial roots that cling to any surface (support).
Last update 24-01-2009.
Growing conditions and care
Young plants grow slower than adults. This evergreen climber can be used against a wall, or as a ground-cover, or can be planted at a short wall with new shoots let hung over its top. Ivies prefer alkaline, moist, semi-fertile soil that is well drained. Fully hardy to -29°C (USDA zone 5).
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