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Hedera helix Eva - Common Ivy

Hedera helix Eva
English Ivy, Common Ivy, European Ivy

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A lovely variety of common ivy with small trilobed foliage, green in two tones, with a creamy white margin. Decorative in winter, this climbing plant is ideal for brightening up shady areas in the garden all year round. With its small growth and non-invasive nature, this ivy will be perfect for decorating the base of a wall or arch, and it can also be easily grown in a container. Hardy and easy to grow, it adapts well to most soils, preferably slightly moist. A very good choice for small gardens.
Height at maturity
1.40 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

The Hedera helix Eva is a delightful variety of Common Ivy with beautifully variegated foliage, very hardy and indifferent to soil type. Its small evergreen leaves, trilobed in shape, are colored in two shades of green, with a creamy white margin around the edges. Ornamental all year round, it is perfect for brightening up partially shaded areas of the garden. As the ultimate climbing plant, it can cling to any support to create a beautiful green display, without the risk of becoming invasive, as its growth is limited.

Ivies belong to the Araliaceae family, cousins of Ginseng and Fatsias. This family includes around fifty genera and hundreds of species, and is quite polymorphous, hosting both trees and vines, as well as shrubs and even a few herbaceous plants. The genus Hedera itself consists of about a dozen species, the most common one in our latitudes being our Common Ivy or Hedera helix. This giant of our forests can reach lengths of tens of meters and climb to the tops of the surrounding trees.

Hedera helix 'Eva' is a variety with a much more modest growth than the typical botanical species. It is a sport of 'Harald', another variegated variety (a sport is a spontaneous mutation, which can then be reproduced if it has ornamental value). This 'Eva' Ivy reaches a height of 1.40m (5ft) or 1.50m (5ft) with a width of only 1m (3ft). Its small leaves are composed of 3 lobes, with the central lobe significantly longer than the lateral ones, and measure approximately 4 to 6cm (2in). Mostly green, in two shades, one light and the other darker, they are bordered by a decorative creamy white edge. Evergreen, they are aesthetically pleasing all year round, each one having a unique appearance, both in shape and color distribution. They bring a delicate touch of light to partially shaded or shaded areas of the garden, where this Ivy likes to grow. The stems attach themselves to supports with powerful climbing roots. In autumn, the nectar from its inconspicuous green flowering, in the form of globular inflorescences, is an excellent source of nectar for bees. It is followed by the formation of black berries, toxic to humans but representing an excellent winter food source for birds.
Very hardy, Eva Ivy can withstand temperatures of up to around -20°C and can be grown practically anywhere, without requiring any special maintenance. An ideal plant for small gardens and beginners.

Hedera helix 'Eva' will fit perfectly into a contemporary garden with its graphic foliage. It can decorate the base of a wall, bringing a small romantic touch, a bit wild, without the risk of becoming invasive. It will also be precious for creating the setting of a terrace or balcony, trained on a small wire structure or trailing in variegated drapes along large containers, down to the ground. In the garden, it forms an excellent ground cover capable of discouraging weeds in the long run. Pair it with easy-to-grow woodland perennials such as Epimedium, a genus that is still underutilized despite its many qualities, including the airy charm of its delicate flowers, earning it the nickname "Elf flower". You can also create a charming scene by planting it at the base of a tree trunk surrounded by a carpet of Lungworts, or Evergreen Hellebores with their precious winter flowering.

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Hedera helix Eva - Common Ivy (Foliage) Foliage
Hedera helix Eva - Common Ivy (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.40 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour insignificant
Flowering time September
Fruit colour black

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour variegated with white

Safety measures

Potential risks Plant may be toxic if swallowed

Botanical data

Genus

Hedera

Species

helix

Cultivar

Eva

Family

Araliaceae

Other common names

English Ivy, Common Ivy, European Ivy

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference1010722

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Planting and care

The Hedera helix 'Eva', which is easy to grow in any ordinary soil, can be planted all year round. It prefers a fertile, moist, well-drained soil, but it is very accommodating (regarding the presence of limestone or clay if the soil is well worked) and quite resistant to drought once established. Ideally, plant it against a wall, in a semi-shaded position sheltered from cold winds to help it establish, and monitor watering during the first 2 years after planting, especially in dry summers. To promote faster growth of young shoots, fix the first ones to the ground (layering). Don't hesitate to rejuvenate the plant by removing old branches. Regular pruning is necessary to shape it. Remove any branches that have non-variegated leaves or those that take on an upright, bushy form.

For container cultivation, mix 7 parts ordinary soil, 3 parts turf, and 2 parts sand. Water regularly and apply fertilizer every month during the growing season. Keep the substrate moist during winter.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
Type of support Tree, Wall

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Container, Slope, Climbing
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, furniture and ordinary

Care

Pruning instructions Feel free to rejuvenate the plant by removing old branches. Prune regularly to shape it and allow it to branch out and expand. Remove any branches that bear green, non-variegated leaves.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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