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Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata'

Also Known As

  • Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegatum'
  • Variegated Persian Ivy

Plant type

groundcover, vine

size

  • H: 1'-40'
  • W: 1'-40'

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata' plant details

Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover vine with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall green flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata'

Plant type: groundcover vine
Plant family: araliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 1 FT - 40 FT - wide, 1 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in fall
Uses: container plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

"The most striking of all variegated ivies" (K. Beckett), each of the large (to 10" across) leaves of this vigorous (30-40') vine is boldly margined with creamy yellow, then grey-green, and finally a deep green heart. PSh-Sh/M/space

Gardening facts about Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata' plant

How to Grow Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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