- Botanical name: Hedera helix 'White Ripple'
- Common name: Ivy
- Family: Araliaceae
- Plant Type: Climber, Perennial, Evergreen
White
Yellow
Variegation
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.
How to grow Hedera 'White Ripple'
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Plant size
3m height
100cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, south facing, east facing, west facing
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Position in border
Back
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
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Do not Plant in January |
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Do not Plant in February |
M
Do Plant in March |
A
Do Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does not flower in February |
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Plant does not flower in March |
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Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Fruits |
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Plant does fruit in January |
F
Plant does not fruit in February |
M
Plant does not fruit in March |
A
Plant does not fruit in April |
M
Plant does not fruit in May |
J
Plant does not fruit in June |
J
Plant does not fruit in July |
A
Plant does not fruit in August |
S
Plant does not fruit in September |
O
Plant does not fruit in October |
N
Plant does fruit in November |
D
Plant does fruit in December |
| Prune | ||||||||||||
| Prune |
J
Do Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do Prune in March |
A
Do Prune in April |
M
Do Prune in May |
J
Do Prune in June |
J
Do Prune in July |
A
Do Prune in August |
S
Do Prune in September |
O
Do Prune in October |
N
Do Prune in November |
D
Do Prune in December |
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.
Attractive to Bees
Attractive to Beneficial insects
Attractive to Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Hedera 'White Ripple' poisonous?
Hedera 'White Ripple' can be toxic. Its sap is toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
Toxic to People
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
