Hedera helix Glacier

Common Name:
Hedera helix 'Glacier' (Variegated English Ivy)

Description:
Hedera helix 'Glacier' is a fast-growing, evergreen climber with elegant silver-grey and green variegated foliage edged in creamy white. Its compact, dense growth habit makes it an excellent choice for covering walls, fences, and trellises or as a trailing plant in hanging baskets and pots. It can also be used as a ground cover, helping to suppress weeds in shaded areas. Hardy and adaptable, 'Glacier' thrives in well-drained soil and tolerates a range of conditions, from full sun to deep shade. It is drought-tolerant once established and can handle light frosts, making it well-suited to Melbourne gardens. Regular pruning helps maintain its shape and control growth.

Form:

• Climber
• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 2 – 4m (if supported)
• Width: 1 – 3m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade
• Full Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower under Melbourne's weather conditions

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Tolerant of Coastal Conditions
• Fast-Growing
• Dense Foliage
• Suitable for Green Walls

Toxicity:

• Toxic to humans and pets if ingested

Companion Plants:

• Ficus pumila (Creeping Fig)
• Trachelospermum jasminoides (Star Jasmine)
• Liriope muscari
• Clivia miniata
• Ferns (e.g., Asplenium, Blechnum)