{"title":"Ivy","description":"\u003cp\u003eIvy is the evergreen climber that covers what other plants cannot: a shaded wall, a bare fence, the dry ground under old trees. It clings by itself with short aerial roots, takes deep shade and frost, and stays green all year. Choose plain English ivy for the fastest cover, Canary ivy for bigger leaves in warmer gardens, and a variegated form where the planting needs light. Keep every ivy clipped and contained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose ivy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/english-ivy-hedera-helix-green\"\u003eEnglish Ivy\u003c\/a\u003e is the familiar dark green form with small lobed leaves. It is the hardiest and the quickest to cover a fence, a wall or a bank, and it is the one to clip into a flat green panel or train over a wire frame. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/canary-ivy-hedera-canariensis\"\u003eCanary Ivy\u003c\/a\u003e has larger, glossier leaves on reddish stems and grows faster in mild and warm climates, so it suits big walls and wide areas of ground more than small spaces. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/goldchild-english-ivy-hedera-helix-goldchild\"\u003eGoldchild English Ivy\u003c\/a\u003e has grey green leaves edged in gold. It grows more slowly, stays neater, and is the pick for pots, hanging baskets and bright indoor rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGreen forms cope with the deepest shade. Variegated forms need brighter light to hold their colour and can revert to plain green in heavy shade; cut out any all green shoots when they appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere ivy works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIvy grows in full shade to part sun, in most soils that drain, and it is frost hardy. It does well in cool and temperate gardens and in shaded positions further north. Use it on masonry walls and solid fences, as ground cover under established trees where lawn fails, to spill from tall pots, or indoors in bright light away from heaters. Keep it off timber cladding, painted surfaces, gutters and old lime mortar, because the clinging roots mark and lift them. On sound brick it does little harm, but it still needs trimming away from windows and eaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish ivy is an environmental weed in parts of southern Australia. Do not plant it near bushland or creek lines, and never dump prunings. For other choices see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eclimbers\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003eplants for full shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor ground cover, plant 40cm to 50cm apart and pin the long stems down so they root as they run. Against a wall or fence, plant 60cm to 1m apart, about 20cm out from the base, and lean the stems onto the surface; they attach by themselves once new growth starts. Dig compost through the soil first and water in well. In pots, use a good potting mix and a container with drainage holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly through the first summer. Established ivy in shade needs little extra water outside long dry spells. Feed lightly in spring. Clip two or three times a year to keep it flat and within bounds, and cut it back hard in late winter if it gets woody. Ivy that climbs to the top of a support changes to its adult form, which flowers and sets berries that birds spread. Regular trimming keeps it in the juvenile, non flowering stage and is the simplest way to stop it seeding. Wear gloves when pruning, as the sap can irritate skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs ivy toxic to pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Ivy leaves and berries are toxic to dogs and cats if chewed, and the berries should not be eaten by people either. Grow it out of reach of pets that chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill ivy damage a wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn sound brick or concrete it rarely does. It can damage old mortar, render, paint and timber, and it will find its way into gutters and under eaves if it is not trimmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs English ivy a weed in Australia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an environmental weed in parts of southern Australia. Keep it clipped so it does not flower, contain it within the garden, and keep it well away from bushland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan ivy grow indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in bright indirect light with the mix kept just moist. Variegated forms need the brightest spot.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"english-ivy-hedera-helix-green","title":"English Ivy - Hedera helix 'Green'","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnglish Ivy (\u003cem\u003eHedera helix\u003c\/em\u003e 'Green') is the evergreen answer to the corner where nothing else will grow. It climbs to around 4m on a wall or fence and spreads about 3m as a groundcover, gripping brick, timber and render with its own aerial roots, so no trellis is needed. Dry shade, thin soil, wind and frost barely slow it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt grows where other plants sulk.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry shade under established trees, thin soil against a shaded wall, exposed windy corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf clinging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aerial rootlets attach straight to masonry and timber, the cheapest way to green a blank surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen every month.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cover does not thin out in the cold months, so a bank still reads green in July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the roots are down it asks for very little, including through a cold southern winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover in dry shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for dense cover. This is its best use: under mature trees, along shaded fence lines, and where lawn gives up beside a house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fibrous roots bind loose soil while trailing stems spill over block work, holding a bank together through heavy rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening a wall or fence.\u003c\/strong\u003e Given something to climb it reaches about 4m and reads as a green wall, using almost no bed width. One caveat: the leaves and berries are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing English Ivy in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to full shade, though shade gives the better leaf in a hot summer. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate, Mediterranean and subtropical gardens, and is frost hardy once established, so cold southern gardens are fine. Not one for the wet tropics or the arid interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything, including poor and rocky ground, as long as water drains away. Work compost through the top of a bank before planting and mulch 75mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekly through the first summer, then only in a long dry spell. A handful of slow release fertiliser in early spring is plenty; overfeeding just means more clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clip the edges twice a year, in early spring and late summer, and keep it off roofs and gutters. It shoots from old wood, so a neglected patch can be cut right back. In cool temperate districts ivy escapes gardens easily, so remove berrying growth and never dump clippings over a back fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIvy is grown here in two sizes: 140mm pots in packs of ten, the value choice for covering ground, and 200mm pots in packs of six for a quicker result. Both arrive as young plants with several trailing stems, not a finished curtain of foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt travels well, because the leathery leaves hold their own moisture. Expect a quiet three to four weeks while roots go down, then obvious runners by the end of the first warm season. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eThe best groundcovers for shaded areas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers-groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the climbers and groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003eCompare plants for retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-plants-to-soften-fences-and-retaining-walls\"\u003eHow to soften a fence or block wall\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart for groundcover. Tighter spacing costs more without closing gaps much sooner, since each plant throws long runners that root as they travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs English Ivy safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The leaves and berries are toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, and chewing usually brings on drooling, vomiting and mouth irritation. If your dog chews foliage, choose a different groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it damage brickwork or render?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSound brick and mortar are generally fine, but the aerial roots work into cracked mortar, flaking paint and timber weatherboards. Grow it on a fence or a wire frame rather than a painted house wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will if you let it. Two clips a year hold it exactly where you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-nnm=\"wa-weed-warning\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Australia: this plant is listed as an environmental weed in WA, where it escapes from gardens into bushland. We do not recommend it for WA gardens. Please choose a local alternative.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100401549631,"sku":"HED-HEL-GRE-100MM-P10","price":116.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140136816959,"sku":"HED-HEL-GRE-140MM-P10","price":228.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":45783652204863,"sku":"HED-HEL-GRE-200MM-P6","price":317.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/English-Ivy-Hedera-helix-Green.png?v=1794661945"},{"product_id":"goldchild-english-ivy-hedera-helix-goldchild","title":"Goldchild English Ivy - Hedera helix 'Goldchild'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGoldchild English Ivy (\u003cem\u003eHedera helix\u003c\/em\u003e 'Goldchild') is the compact variegated ivy for gardeners who want ground covered without losing light. It holds about 30cm high and creeps to roughly 1.5m across, with small grey green leaves edged in a broad gold band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The gold margin is part of the leaf, so the bed looks the same in July as in October.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow and spreading, not rampant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows slowly and holds around 30cm high, so it fills a bed rather than swallowing one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy where others sulk.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant once established, wind tolerant, and it accepts poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo plants in one.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left flat it covers ground. Given a post or wall it climbs to 2m or more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little upkeep.\u003c\/strong\u003e One shear a year is close to the whole job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover under trees and shrubs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart in a staggered grid, which closes into a continuous mat without hard competition for water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single line 50cm apart holds a clean path edge, and the gold reads clearly against paving and mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes and retaining walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stems root as they run, knitting loose soil on a batter. Along the top of a wall it spills down the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits a wide bowl on its own, or trails around a taller plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Goldchild English Ivy in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A plant for cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, in full sun to part shade. The variegation shows best with a few hours of direct light and looks flatter in deep shade. It is not suited to tropical or arid gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable soil works, including thin or rocky ground, provided it drains. Dig compost through the top 200mm before planting and mulch to 50mm, clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer to get roots down, then only in long dry spells. Controlled release fertiliser once in early spring is enough for the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear it back in late winter to keep the mat dense and stop runners straying. It reshoots readily from cut stems, so you can be firm with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied in one size, a 200mm pot sold as a pack of six. Six plants at 50cm spacing cover roughly one and a half square metres. Plants arrive established with runners already started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect visible new runners within four to six weeks in the growing season, and useful cover by the end of the second season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the full groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eSee more variegated foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-plants-for-ground-cover-a-guide-to-greenery\"\u003eChoosing a groundcover for your conditions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/variegated-plants-explained-what-every-gardener-should-know\"\u003eWhy variegated leaves behave differently\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifty centimetres apart, staggered rather than in straight rows. A pack of six covers a small bed and the plants knit together within two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Ivy, including this selection, is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, and the sap can irritate skin. Choose a different groundcover if you have a pet that grazes garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it climb a fence or wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if you let it. Given a wall, post or frame it climbs to 2m or more using clinging roots. Keep it off painted timber and soft render unless you are prepared to pull it back each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-nnm=\"wa-weed-warning\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Australia: this plant is listed as an environmental weed in WA, where it escapes from gardens into bushland. We do not recommend it for WA gardens. Please choose a local alternative.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":45783657644351,"sku":"HED-HEL-GOL-200MM-P6","price":335.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Goldchild-English-Ivy-Hedera-helix-Goldchild.jpg?v=1741858743"},{"product_id":"canary-ivy-hedera-canariensis","title":"Canary Ivy - Hedera canariensis","description":"\u003cp\u003eCanary Ivy (\u003cem\u003eHedera canariensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is the fastest way to green a bare wall, a retaining wall or a shaded bank where nothing else will grow. It climbs to about 6m and spreads around 3m, with large glossy evergreen leaves that hold their colour all winter. It is vigorous, and that is both the reason to plant it and the reason to keep it firmly contained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt covers ground and walls quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growing to about 6m of climb and 3m of spread, so a raw block wall or an eroding bank stops looking raw within a couple of seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt works in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade suits it, which puts it on a short list of plants that will cover a south facing wall or the dry ground beneath established trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge glossy evergreen leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bigger and shinier than common ivy, holding a solid green wall of foliage right through winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established, frost hardy, salt tolerant and untroubled by poor soil. It will grow where builders left the ground compacted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart across the face of a bank. The stems root down as they run, binding the surface and stopping erosion in a position usually too steep and dry to plant any other way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening a wall or fence.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1m spacing along the base of a masonry wall or a wire frame it will cover the structure completely. Give it something to grip and it climbs without help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Canary Ivy in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade is ideal, though it copes with sun in cooler districts. It grows across subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and it is frost hardy, so cold southern winters are no obstacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything. Poor, compacted and stony soils are all acceptable provided water drains away. Improving the soil mostly succeeds in making an already vigorous plant faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer to establish, then only in long dry spells. Do not feed it. There is no version of this plant that needs encouragement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and containment.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the real job. Cut it back hard once or twice a year to keep it off gutters, roof tiles and the neighbour's side of the fence. The aerial roots grip strongly and can lift soft mortar and paint, so keep it on sound masonry or a frame rather than rendered or timber surfaces. It can escape gardens and naturalise, so never plant it near bushland or a waterway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in one size, tube stock: a small, young rooted plant, which is the right way to buy a vigorous climber. It establishes fast, costs least per metre of wall, and catches up to a larger plant within a season. Order the numbers you need for 1m spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock travels well and arrives compact. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect visible running growth within a month in warm weather, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eThe best groundcovers for shaded ground\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse the full climber range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlants suited to retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eCompare other plants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Ivy is toxic to pets, and chewing the leaves can cause drooling, vomiting and stomach upset. If your dog chews plants, choose a different groundcover for any area it uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it damage my wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can. The aerial roots grip hard and work into soft mortar, flaking paint and timber. On sound brick, block or concrete it is generally fine. On rendered or timber surfaces, grow it on a separate frame set clear of the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I stop it taking over?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut it back hard once or twice a year and maintain a clean edge with a spade or a mowing strip. Do not let it climb into trees, and never plant it where it can run into bushland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51643348943167,"sku":"HED-CAN-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100474949951,"sku":"HED-CAN-200MM-P6","price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100475015487,"sku":"HED-CAN-250MM-P3","price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100474982719,"sku":"HED-CAN-500MM","price":594.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Canary-Ivy-Hedera-canariensis.png?v=1794662663"},{"product_id":"camouflage-ivy-hedera-helix-camouflage","title":"Camouflage Ivy - Hedera helix 'Camouflage'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCamouflage Ivy (\u003cem\u003eHedera helix\u003c\/em\u003e 'Camouflage') is a self-clinging evergreen climber with dark green, three-lobed leaves marked with irregular white patterning. It is less vigorous than plain green ivy but still quick, and it trims well into archways, topiary and pot displays. Grown with care, it is a dependable shade plant that gives cover and shelter all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright white patterning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Random splashes of white across deep green leaves lift a shaded spot that plain green plants leave flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimbs unaided.\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-clinging stems attach themselves to walls, trunks and fences, so no ties are needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLess vigorous than plain ivy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is easier to keep in check than the all-green form, though it still gets going quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelter and food for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense growth gives birds shelter and nesting cover, and the black winter berries and the foliage feed birds and insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClips into shapes.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes regular clipping well, so it works as topiary or trained over an archway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArchways and topiary.\u003c\/strong\u003e Train it over a wire frame or archway and clip regularly for a crisp, variegated shape. The leaves turn diamond-shaped as mature climbing stems form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart under trees or along a shaded wall. The stems root along their length where they touch soil, so it fills in on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e While it is small or regularly trimmed, it can live indoors in plenty of bright, indirect light, or in a patio pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Camouflage Ivy in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade or filtered sun with plenty of indirect light; it suits shaded positions. It is totally cold hardy, and ivy as a group does best in cool to mild climates, so it suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Happy in almost any soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, with extra water in dry periods. Feed with a controlled-release fertiliser each spring and follow with a liquid fertiliser monthly through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth can be prolific, so cut it back as required and clip topiary regularly. Ivy is toxic to pets and people if eaten, and the sap can irritate skin, so wear gloves. English ivy has also become a serious environmental weed in parts of Australia, particularly Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania. Keep it contained, never let it run toward bushland, and check your local weed rules before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Camouflage Ivy as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. A tube is all you need to start a topiary frame or a pot, and a handful will cover a shady bed. Expect a small, trailing plant on arrival that picks up speed within weeks of planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eMore climbers for walls and fences\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eGroundcovers for shade, including ivy alternatives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003ePlants for topiary and shaping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Camouflage different from plain ivy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white patterning on the leaves, and a slightly less vigorous habit. It still climbs and spreads, so it needs the same containment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it damage walls?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelf-clinging ivy grips with small aerial roots that can mark paint, loosen old render and work into cracks. Grow it on sound masonry, a fence or a trellis, or use it as a groundcover instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, while it is small or regularly trimmed, in bright, indirect light. Keep it out of reach of pets, because ivy is toxic if eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67787236770111,"sku":"HED-HEL-CAMOUF-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/camouflage-ivy-hedera-helix-camouflage.jpg?v=1792153742"},{"product_id":"ivy-hedera-helix","title":"Ivy - Hedera helix","description":"\u003cp\u003eIvy (\u003cem\u003eHedera helix\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as English ivy, is a vigorous, self-clinging evergreen with dark green, three-lobed leaves. It covers a bare fence or wall, carpets the ground under trees and clips into topiary, all in shade where little else will grow. It is also a plant to grow with care: in parts of Australia it is a weed, so this is one to keep contained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrives in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where lawns and most shrubs fail, it grows happily in shade or filtered sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHides fences and walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-clinging stems climb unaided and cover unsightly surfaces quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stems root as they run along the ground, filling in beneath trees and along shaded boundaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes almost any soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is happy in almost any soil and totally cold hardy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelter and food for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Birds use the dense growth for shelter, and the foliage and black winter berries feed birds and insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFences and walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart along the base of a fence or wall. The stems climb by themselves, and the plants join into a single green screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover under trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart beneath trees, where grass will not grow. It roots along the stems and fills the gaps between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and archways.\u003c\/strong\u003e Train it over a wire frame for instant topiary, or over an archway, and clip regularly to hold the shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ivy in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade or filtered sun with plenty of indirect light. It is best suited to cooler Australian climates, so it suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, though it is robust enough to test in hotter ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Happy in almost any soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, with extra water in dry periods. Feed with a controlled-release fertiliser each spring and follow with a liquid fertiliser monthly through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth can be prolific, so cut it back as required. English ivy has become a serious environmental weed in parts of Australia, particularly Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania. Keep it clipped and contained, never let it run toward bushland, put the cuttings in green waste, and check your local weed rules before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Ivy as tube stock (a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly), in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are the economical way to cover a long fence or a shaded bed, while the larger pots give you fuller cover sooner. Plants travel well and pick up speed within weeks of planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eMore climbers for fences and walls\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eOther groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/shade-gardening-with-brisbane-plant-nursery-guide\"\u003eShade gardening: what to plant where\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003ePlants for full shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs ivy a weed in Australia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn parts of the country, yes. English ivy has become a serious environmental weed, particularly in Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania, where it smothers bushland. Keep it contained, and check local rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 50cm apart for groundcover or to cover a fence. The stems root as they spread, so the gaps close quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is toxic to dogs, cats and people if eaten, and the sap can irritate skin. Keep pets away from it and wear gloves when cutting it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787236802879,"sku":"HED-HEL-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67787236835647,"sku":"HED-HEL-140MM-P10","price":197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67787236868415,"sku":"HED-HEL-200MM-P6","price":343.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/ivy-hedera-helix.jpg?v=1792153752"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/ivy-collection.jpg?v=1794658953","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/ivy.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}