GardenAway

Sorry, news is not available in your browser

Hedera helix 'Eva'

Family Araliaceae
Plant Type vine
Zone USDA:   3a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level
Height 6 - 27 m (20 - 90 ft)
Spread
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The vine Hedera helix 'Eva' (English ivy) bears bright yellow blooms during late summer to early autumn. The showy glossy foliage is variegated, pale yellow and greyish green in colour, medium in texture and evergreen. Hedera helix 'Eva' (English ivy) bears showy fruit. This plant has smooth stems.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, container, ground cover, hanging basket, house plant, topiary and vine or climber.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Hedera helix 'Eva' . Hedera helix 'Eva' is tolerant of pollution.
Cautions The growth rate of Hedera helix 'Eva' (English ivy) is very fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Plan on regular maintenance to keep this vine looking its best. Depending upon your local conditions, Hedera helix 'Eva' (English ivy) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.