Hedera helix 'Gertrude Strauss' (English ivy) bears bright yellow blooms during late summer to early fall. This vine is climbing in form and has variegated white and medium green foliage that is showy, glossy, medium textured and evergreen. The fruit produced by Hedera helix 'Gertrude Strauss' (English ivy) is showy. The stems are smooth in texture.
Typical Uses
Alpine or rock garden, container, ground cover, hanging basket, house plant, topiary and vine or climber.
Special Characteristics
It is worthy to note that Hedera helix 'Gertrude Strauss' tolerates pollution. This vine attracts birds to your garden.
Cautions
With its very fast growth rate, Hedera helix 'Gertrude Strauss' (English ivy) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Regular pruning will be required to keep this vine tidy. Be advised that Hedera helix 'Gertrude Strauss' (English ivy) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
