Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade
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East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
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Succeeds on poor soil:
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
English ivy, Hedera helix, has many uses all round the garden. It can be used to cover shady walls and trained to climb up or spread out along a low wall. Being evergreen, ivy is perfect for covering pergola poles, or creating a leafy backdrop beneath clematis and climbing roses. It's a valuable wildlife plant, providing a late source of nectar and pollen for insects, and berries for birds in winter.
Hedera helix 'White Ripple' is a fast-growing ivy, bearing pale green leaves with a pretty white margin. It’s ideal for brightening up a shady corner, using as ground cover or trailing over the edge of a large container, in full sun or partial shade.
Grow Hedera helix 'White Ripple' in moist but well-drained soil in sun or shade. Trim back at any time of year. Be careful when handling it if you have sensitive skin as its sap can be an irritant.
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Hedera ‘White ripple’ and wildlife
Hedera ‘White ripple’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It is a caterpillar food plant, has nectar/pollen rich flowers, provides shelter and habitat, has seeds for birds and makes a good wildlife hedge.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Hedera ‘White ripple’ poisonous?
Hedera ‘White ripple’ can be toxic. Its sap is toxic.
