Hedera helix 'Spectre'
SPECTRE ENGLISH IVY
Araliaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen self-attaching climber

Hardiness zones: 5-11

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Pruning: Prune back to contain to desired area. Remove all arborescent adult growth unless a hedge is wanted. Remove any growth that reverts to type.

 
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Hedera helix 'Spectre'
SPECTRE ENGLISH IVY
Araliaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen self-attaching climber

Hardiness zones: 5-11

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: dark green; mottled chartreuse & cream


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean & formal designs

Uses: pot, window box, hanging basket, groundcovers, spillover, on-wall, topiary, indoors, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes

Dangers to touch: sap

Ingestion dangers: -- unknown --, fruit, leaves poisonous






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