{"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","offer_id":67787236770111,"sku":"HED-HEL-CAMOUF-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/camouflage-ivy-hedera-helix-camouflage.jpg?v=1792153742","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/camouflage-ivy-hedera-helix-camouflage","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}