Glacier English Ivy Groundcover | Variegated Evergreen Ivy for Shade

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Glacier English Ivy

Hedera helix 'Glacier'

Variegated evergreen groundcover for shade and walls.

$56.90

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Description

Glacier English Ivy is a versatile, low-maintenance plant that works equally well as a dense groundcover or a climbing vine. Its variegated foliage brightens shaded spaces where many plants struggle, making it an excellent choice for under trees, along north-facing walls, and in urban gardens.

Once established, it forms a thick, weed-suppressing mat when used as groundcover, or a lush green screen when trained on fences, trellises, or walls. Compared to solid green English ivy, the Glacier variety offers a lighter, more refined look without sacrificing durability.

Quick Facts

Features:Foliage: Small, elegant, 3-5 lobed leaves with a leathery texture. The foliage is a deep green with prominent, irregular margins of silvery-white and gray-green, often with subtle pinkish edges on new growth.Flowers & Fruit: Mature vines may produce inconspicuous, greenish-yellow flowers in umbrella-like clusters, followed by black berries. However, flowering is rare on plants maintained as groundcover or when regularly pruned.Habit: An evergreen, self-clinging woody vine or groundcover. It climbs via aerial rootlets and forms a dense mat when used as groundcover.
Mature Height: 6-12 inches (as groundcover), can climb 90-100 ft. if supported
Mature Width: Indefinite spread
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
Light Needs: Partial shade to full shade (Tolerates deep shade; variegation is best with some light)
Key Advantages:Attractive variegated foliage brightens dark areas.Excellent as a dense, low-maintenance groundcover for difficult shady spots.Tolerates a wide range of soils and urban pollution.Effective for erosion control on shady slopes.Drought tolerant once established
Landscape Uses:Groundcover under trees and in shady areas.Climbing vine for walls, fences, and trellises (Note: can damage wood siding and mortar if not managed).Container plant and spiller for shady patios.Topiary subject

Faqs

Is Glacier English Ivy invasive?
It can spread if unmanaged. Regular pruning keeps growth controlled in residential landscapes.

Can it grow in full shade?
Yes. Glacier English Ivy performs very well in full to partial shade.

Does it damage walls or fences?
When climbing, it uses aerial rootlets. On delicate surfaces, a trellis or support is recommended.

Is it suitable for containers?
Yes. It works well in containers as a trailing or accent plant.

Is it deer resistant?
Generally deer resistant in most California landscapes.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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