Hedera algeriensis 'Gloire de Marengo' (v)
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
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| 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
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Araliaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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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