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Climber Wall Shrub

Hedera algeriensis 'Gloire de Marengo' (v)
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Algerian ivy 'Gloire de Marengo'

Vigorous, self-clinging evergreen climber about 2m tall, with large, lobed dark green and grey-green leaves margined with creamy-white; may flower on mature growth

Other common names
ivy 'Gloire de Marengo'
Synonyms
Hedera canariensis misapplied 'Variegata'
Hedera algeriensis 'Variegata'
see moreHedera algeriensis 'Foliis Variegatis'
Hedera canariensis misapplied 'Foliis Variegatus'
Hedera canariensis misapplied 'Gloire de Marengo'
Hedera canariensis var. variegata
Hedera algeriensis var. variegata
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
2.5–4 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Cream White Green Grey
Summer Cream White Green Grey
Autumn Green Cream Cream White Green Grey
Winter Cream White Green Grey Black
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or East–facing or South–facing or North–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Araliaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Climbing
Potentially harmful
Harmful if eaten: skin irritant/allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets (dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents): Harmful if eaten, skin irritant/allergen. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Genus

Hedera are evergreen climbing shrubs clinging by aerial roots. Clusters of small yellow-green flowers are followed by usually black berries. Foliage of flowering shoots is often less deeply lobed than that of the sterile, climbing shoots

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained, preferably alkaline soil in sun or partial shade. Shelter from cold drying winds. See hedera (ivy) cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Low Maintenance
  • Banks and slopes
  • Ground cover
  • Wall side borders
  • Climber and wall shrubs
Pruning

Pruning group 11 at any time

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects, vine weevil and aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) and a leaf spot

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