Hedera helix 'Glacier'

Also Known As

Glacier English Ivy

Plant type

groundcover, vine

size

H: 1'-80'
W: 30'-40'

planting zones

5a-10b

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Hedera helix 'Glacier' plant details

Hedera helix 'Glacier' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover vine with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall and winter cream flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hedera helix 'Glacier'

Plant type: groundcover vine
Plant family: araliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 30 FT - 40 FT - wide, 1 FT - 80 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in fall and winter
Uses: container plant, trellis, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hedera helix 'Glacier'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the hardiest ivies with green, white and silver frosted evergreen foliage all year round. Brighten up shady areas with this ivy ground cover which will offer contrast to dark green foliage, or if given support will climb up a foundation or structure.

By: Avant Gardens

I don't know how we got on the topic of Ivies but I mentioned to Punnett that I had rather given up on Ivies because all the nice variegated ones turned out to be tender here. They were for him as well with one exception, the name is a trifle questionable; it has been in his garden for a long time, shortly after that talk, it appeared in our greenhouse. Sure enough, it is a very nice variegated form.