GardenWizzPlant Care Card

English Ivy

Hedera helix · Climber

Hardiness
H5 Hardy — cold winter (to −10 to −15°C)
Position
Full sun, Partial shade, Full shade
Height × Spread
20–30 m × —
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, alkaline soil; tolerates a wide range of pH but avoids waterlogged conditions.
Flowering
August–November
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten; skin irritant/allergen. Sap is mildly poisonous and can irritate skin.

The Gardening Year

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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower
✂️ Prune

Watch out for

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation, avoid overhead watering, and treat with a fungicide if severe.

Vine weevil: Use nematodes or insecticidal drenches to control soil-dwelling larvae.

Slugs and snails: Apply slug pellets, use beer traps, or hand-pick at night to reduce populations.

Root rot: Ensure pots have drainage holes and allow compost to dry slightly between waterings.

Scale insects: Wipe off with a damp cloth or treat with horticultural oil during the growing season.

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