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Hedera helix 'Baltica' {54 Pots - 2 1/2 in.}
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This evergreen is aggressive and fast-growing (30-40 feet); it bears a perennial self-clinging (or trailing) woody vine. Its (3- to 5-lobed and glossy) leaves are an unusual dark-green and have prominent white veins. This variety of English Ivy is very similar to Hedera helix: its dark green leaves are more white-veined and in winter they are smaller and purple-tinged.
It is primarily grown as a trailing ground cover lawn alternative: especially beneath large trees, to cover bald spots where grass won't grow. It is also popular for topiaries and as a climbing vine - its roots attach to most surfaces: buildings, fences, trellises, walls, etc.
'Baltica' is ideal for slopes and northern exposures (where evergreen is desired). It has a moderate to fast growth rate, and tolerates infrequent foot traffic.
This Hedera tolerates a wide range of soils, but prefers rich loams, and is easily grown in average (to medium) moisture and well-drained soils. It is most efficient in part shade and full shade, but can grow in full sun; its best variegation is in part sun, and some shade is preferable in Zones 7-10. As it tolerates drought, letting soil dry out between waterings is best.
Caution: invasive - use contained areas when planting in climates with mild winters.
If you are considering purchasing this plant in bare root form, please read about bare root plants so you know what to expect.
USDA: Characteristics of Hedera helix
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It is primarily grown as a trailing ground cover lawn alternative: especially beneath large trees, to cover bald spots where grass won't grow. It is also popular for topiaries and as a climbing vine - its roots attach to most surfaces: buildings, fences, trellises, walls, etc.
'Baltica' is ideal for slopes and northern exposures (where evergreen is desired). It has a moderate to fast growth rate, and tolerates infrequent foot traffic.
This Hedera tolerates a wide range of soils, but prefers rich loams, and is easily grown in average (to medium) moisture and well-drained soils. It is most efficient in part shade and full shade, but can grow in full sun; its best variegation is in part sun, and some shade is preferable in Zones 7-10. As it tolerates drought, letting soil dry out between waterings is best.
Caution: invasive - use contained areas when planting in climates with mild winters.
If you are considering purchasing this plant in bare root form, please read about bare root plants so you know what to expect.
USDA: Characteristics of Hedera helix
- See all ivies
| General information about Hedera helix: The word 'helix' is derived from the Ancient Greek word for "twist, turn" and refers to spirals in the leaves. Hedera helix plants are also known as Ivy, Common Ivy, or English Ivy and are native to most of Europe and southwest Asia. When there are suitable surfaces (e.g. trees, cliffs, walls), this evergreen climbs 60-100 feet; when there are no vertical surfaces, it grows similarly well as a ground cover. Hedera helix’s short rootlets adhere to tree bark and rock, aiding longer climbs. The leaves are alternate and 1 1/2- to 3-inch long, with 1- to 4-inch long petioles. When exposed to full sun (in the crowns of trees or on rock face tops), there are two types: palmately lobed juvenile leaves on creeping and climbing stems, and unlobed cordate adult leaves on fertile flowering stems. In late autumn, these plants bloom small, individual flowers (in 1- to 2-inch greenish-yellow umbels) and in late winter, they bear fruit ( small black berries that attract birds). In cultivation, Hedera Ivies are very popular for their unusually shaped leaves and evergreen and variegated foliage. They are particularly valuable for covering unsightly walls. There has been disagreement as to whether it is harmful to the being climbed by ivy; the consensus in Europe is that the effect is mostly insignificant. At the same time, both may compete for ground nutrients and water, and trees with heavy growths of ivy are more liable to windthrow. North America sees greater dangers, as trees run the risk of perishing after becoming overworked. This could be due to the difference between plants that are native and plants that are introduced: in North America, Hederas lack the natural pests and diseases that control its vigor in native areas. Another potential downfall is that this ivy creates a vigorous, dense, shade-tolerant evergreen that can spread over large areas and out-compete native vegetation. Similar concerns are expressed about damage to walls. Soundly-mortared walls are (generally) considered to be impenetrable to ivies’ climbing roots; additionally, in this frame of thought, walls are protected from weathering due to a shield of ivy keeping rain off mortar. Walls with already weak or loose mortar, however, may be susceptible to damage, as ivy can cause breaks by rooting into the mortar. Subsequent removal of the ivy can be difficult, and is likely to cause more damage than the ivy itself. Modern mortars (that contain Portland cement and a little lime) are stronger than older mixes; the latter were largely composed of sand and lime. Most mortar mixes changed to contain Portland cement in the 1930s, though soft mortar is still used when laying softer brick. |
- Cold hardiness zone: 5-10 (-20 degrees F) [ Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a "fringe" zone (one of the ends of this range) ]
- AHS Heat Zone: 12-6
- Light:
Full sun 
Part sun 
Shade - Growth rate: Fast
- Mature height: 8-12"
- Spacing: 8-12"
- Tolerant of: Drought, Foot Traffic, Rabbits, Salt
- pH of Soil: 4.5 - 8.0, Ideal pH: 6.0 - 7.0
- Attracts: Birds
- Grows Under Trees: Pine - Yes, Walnut - No, Other - Yes
- Climbs: Yes
- Creeps: Yes
- Good for Erosion Control: Yes
- Evergreen: Yes
- Good for slopes: Yes
- Vines: Yes
- Weed Suppressor: Yes
Unless you know what you're doing, we do not recommend planting any Hedera ivies without a good month to get established before the heat of summer. We strongly recommend that you plant before mid-April or after mid-September (up to May 1 is OK in northern zones). It's tricky to water enough without over-watering (you must let the soil dry out between watering, but no so much that the plants die).
You may order them, but understand that we will not replace or refund should any perish. (more)
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You may order them, but understand that we will not replace or refund should any perish. (more)
You may specify a future ship date when you checkout.
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