Ivy and creeper in the garden
Ivy is a versatile plant that can be used as a climber on walls, trellises or fences, but also as a ground cover in shady areas. Their evergreen nature ensures that the garden remains vibrant all year round, and the different varieties allow for variation in colour and leaf structure.
How to care for ivy
In order to For ivy to thrive, it is important to choose a suitable location with good drainage. Regular watering during the establishment phase and light pruning will ensure that the plants grow healthily. With proper care, ivy can create lush green areas that require minimal maintenance.
If it is in a windy location, the leaves may be slightly winter damaged, but new leaves will quickly appear in the spring.
If Ivy has the opportunity, it will cling to the trunks of trees.
When Hedera grows up a wall, fence or trunk, the upper part of the plant will change character after 10-20 years and transition into its old age form. In the old age form, Hedera becomes more bushy, the leaves change to be oval and it produces yellowish flowers and later decorative blue berries.