Common Ivy

Clusters of yellowish-green autumn flowers, followed by spherical, black fruit and small, three to five-lobed, grey-green leaves with silver-grey and cream markings. This versatile, variegated, evergreen climber is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. An excellent variety for brightening a shady wall or corner, it prefers fertile, alkaline, moist, well-drained soil.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)Other features: the flowers and fruit are attractive to native birds and bees; all parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested; the sap is a potential irritantHardiness: fully hardyGarden 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 boundsGoes well with: Choisya ternata, Cotinus coggygria 'Purpureus', Euphorbia dulcis 'Chameleon', Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', Geranium phaeum, Chionodoxa luciliae Gigantea Group
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