Common Ivy

Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: humus-rich, preferably alkaline, moist, well-drained soil (or John Innes No3 potting compost for container-grown plants)Rate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: October and NovemberFlower colour: yellowish-green (on mature plants)Hardiness: half hardyClusters of yellowish-green autumn flowers and small, lustrous, three to five-lobed, grey-green leaves with bold yellow margins.

This versatile, variegated, evergreen climber is ideal as a houseplant or for covering a low wall.

For use outdoors chose a sunny site sheltered from cold, drying winds with fertile, moist, well-drained, preferably alkaline soil.Garden care: Water specimens grown as houseplants regularly during the growing season, providing a balanced liquid fertiliser each month.

Keep moist during the winter months.

Plants may be pruned at any time of the year to keep within bounds

Vendor: Crocus.co.uk

	£7.99