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Hedera helix 'Hedgehog'

Also Known As

Hedgehog Ivy

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, vine

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Hedera helix 'Hedgehog' plant details

Hedera helix 'Hedgehog' is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover vine with green foliage. and black fruit. Grows well with sun - shade and occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hedera helix 'Hedgehog'

Plant type: perennial groundcover vine
Plant family: araliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, dwarf, mounding, rare, textural, wavy leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hedera helix 'Hedgehog'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: occasional

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Congested growth of curly heavily ruffled and twisted leaves, an attractive dwarf cultivar from Baldassare.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

An unusual little dwarf cultivar with very ruffled, twisted congested leaves from Baldassare. Not ever having seen a hedgehog, this plant makes me want to see one. On a "bad hair day" perhaps. Its visual texture is reason enough to have this plant in any setting.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

A rare, very unusual and 'un-ivy' like dwarf – a little troll of a hedgehog…leaves are congested, heavily ruffled and twisted on stems…ours is an 18" mound and slow growing. This plant's evergreen leaves are all about FOLIAGE and TEXTURE! For the part shade garden, elevated to pot status or delegated to ground duty in a place where it can be appreciated! For the gardener who has everything…

By: Secret Garden Growers

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How to Grow Hedera helix 'Hedgehog'

Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
Water Needs
- occasional
Soil Needs
- adaptable

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Fruit
- black
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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Hedera canariensis

aka Algerian Ivy, Canary Island Ivy, Madeira Ivy, North African Ivy

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Vine

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 8'-15'

Width: 36"-48"

sun - shade
even moisture - regular

Photo of Hedera canariensis fruit by Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz

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Hedera algeriensis 'Gloire de Marengo'

aka Hedera canariensis 'Variegata', Canary Island Ivy, Madeira Ivy, North African Ivy, Variegated Algerian Ivy, Variegated Canary Island Ivy, Variegated North African Ivy