This is an invasive species. Give us a call for advice on alternatives.

Hedera helix Thorndale English Ivy Image Credit: Ball Horticulture
Hedera helix Thorndale English Ivy Image Credit: Ball Horticulture

Hedera helix Thorndale English Ivy

Five lobed evergreen; leaves start out bright green and mature to dark green with pronounced white veining. Outstanding as a climber or groundcover. Will grow 15-20 long or high (or more) and cling to trees, brick, siding and fences.

Height: 10cm

Width: 120cm

Bloom Time: n/a

Zone: 4

Features: Deer-Resistant,Drought-Tolerant,Low-Maintenance

Sun Exposure: Sun,Part-Sun,Shade

INVASIVE WARNING: “English ivy will persist and spread vegetatively through its long vines that root at nodes in almost any soil type. Not a single North American animal uses English ivy for food. Indeed, this is one of the causes of it’s invasive nature, the other being its considerable adaptability.â€ From Grow Me Instead, Ontario Invasive Plant Council. English ivy will gladly climb up to the top of your tree and smother it. Please choose something else if you don’t already have this thug on your property.

This product is available in 2 types of flats.

A flat of 15 plants, each in a 10cm pot. These are the largest plants.

A flat of 36 plants, each in a small peat pot.

It is also available as a large plant 1 gallon pot, growing up a small stake. This is best if you want it to grow up a structure.

Please call for pricing and availability.

Because this is an invasive species, we want to make sure that you understand the implications of planting this, and have considered other options.